The impressive run of headline employment gains continued this year, with 48,300 jobs added in January, which is further evidence of a meaningful economic recovery in the second half of last year from the oil shock. (See Chart.) The next big challenge for Canada will be dodging Trump’s protectionist agenda. Let’s hope the meeting between Prime Minister Trudeau and US President Trump later today goes smoothly.
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