06
Feb
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s economy recorded a net loss of 25,000 jobs in January, but the national unemployment rate edged down to 6.5 per cent as fewer people participated in the labour market, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. The decline in employment was largely driven by losses in the private sector and part-time positions, with women aged 25 to 54 most affected. Despite the drop in jobs, the unemployment rate fell from 6.8 per cent in December, reflecting a notable decrease in the number of Canadians actively seeking work. Ontario accounted for a significant share of the…