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75,000 Jobs Added: Is Canada Really Thriving?

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Canada’s job numbers came in much stronger than expected in July, with the country adding 75,000 jobs and the unemployment rate falling to its lowest level in two years. Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets, joins Evan to break down the numbers and share if Canadians can really feel confident about our labour market.
11 Aug 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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