Canada’s finance minister predicts unemployment to rise into 2010 despite economic recovery

TORONTO — Canada’s finance minister said Friday that the country’s economic recovery will likely be modest and job losses will mount into 2010 even after growth has begun.

Canada’s prime minister says 80 percent of promised stimulus spending has been committed

TORONTO — Canada’s prime minister said Thursday that 80 percent of the country’s stimulus package has been committed and 3,000 projects are getting under way.

Canada’s prime minister says 80 pct of promised stimulus spending has been committed

TORONTO — Canada’s prime minister said Thursday 80 percent of the country’s stimulus package has been committed and 3,000 projects are getting under way.

Canada unemployment rate rises to 8.4 percent, highest level in 11 years

TORONTO — Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in May, the highest level in 11 years and up from 8 percent registered in April.

Canada sheds 42,000 jobs in May, pushing unemployment rate to 8.4 percent

TORONTO — Canada lost 42,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate jumped to the highest level in 11 years.

Canada unexpectedly adds 35,900 jobs in April, analysts expected 50K decline

OTTAWA — Canada unexpectedly gained 35,900 jobs in April as the unemployment rate remained at a seven-year high of 8 percent, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Canadian economy adds 35,900 workers, unemployment remains at 8.0 percent

OTTAWA — Canada unexpectedly gained 35,900 jobs in April as the unemployment rate remained at a seven-year high of 8 percent.