Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.9% as economy sheds more jobs
geox
25 points
3 comments
May 10, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
dnemmers
I think there are some bright spots out there, Edison Motors being one: https://edisonmotors.ca/careers/
DivingForGold
My search indicates that Canada is a strong Welfare State. Canada provides extensive social services (e.g., universal healthcare, public education, employment insurance). Must be "the European influence".