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In the news today: Liberals tout budget, October jobs data, Canadiens' OT winner
The government plans $11.2 billion over four years to reduce homelessness as Statistics Canada releases October jobs data and economists watch for a 13,600-job gain.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne tabled the federal budget in Ottawa, introducing a long-term plan to address homelessness.
- The Carney government proposes ending homelessness in Canada within a decade, pledging $11.2 billion over four years starting next year and $17.8 billion over 10 years.
- Economic challenges persist as Statistics Canada reported the Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate rising to 6.5 per cent.
- Statistics Canada releases October labour force survey numbers today, with LSEG Data and Analytics reporting economists expect a gain of 13,600 jobs and an unchanged unemployment rate.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Winnipeg to showcase the new measures, while National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne attends an event in Montreal hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.
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