Canada unexpectedly added 90,000 jobs in April, though unemployment stayed flat at 6.1%

The Canadian economy gained 90,000 jobs in April, much higher than many economists predicted. However, the unemployment rate stayed the same as the month prior according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada.

Canada unexpectedly added 90,000 jobs in April, though unemployment stayed flat at 6.1%
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The Canadian economy gained 90,000 jobs in April, much higher than many economists predicted. However, the unemployment rate stayed the same as the month prior according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada.