Canada’s employment declined by 17,700 in April, according to data from Statistics Canada, falling short of the forecast of 15,000 new jobs. The previous month saw employment gains of 14,100. The miss marks a shift from recent hiring trends and may influence expectations for central bank policy adjustments.
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