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Canada's Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.7% in January
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The unemployment rate in Canada dipped to 5.7% in January, driven by stronger-than-anticipated hiring. Wage growth remained elevated, with average hourly wages for permanent employees rising 5.3% from the previous year.
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How might the elevated wage growth impact the Canadian economy?
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