The Canadian economy added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May in what StatsCan calls “The first significant employment gain since November 2025'. The increase partially makes up for a net loss of 112,000 jobs over the first fourth months of this year. Graham Richardson speaks with RBC Chief Economist Francis Donald.

The Canadian economy added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May in what StatsCan calls &ldquo;The first significant employment gain since November 2025'.&nbsp;The increase partially makes up for a net loss of 112,000 jobs over the first fourth months of this year.&nbsp;Graham Richardson speaks with RBC Chief Economist Francis Donald.

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GRS: Canadian economy adds 88,000 jobs in May

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The Alumni Association is asking Canadians to write directly to Prime Minister Carney before June 19th, when Parliament breaks for summer recess. Graham Richardson speaks with Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Maryse Carmichael, the Snowbirds’ first female pilot and first female commanding officer.

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From crazy travel schedule to local issues, a glimpse inside the world of a Member of Parliament in 2026. Graham Richardson is joined by Fraser Tolmie, Conservative MP for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan and Philip Earle, Liberal MP for Labrador, to chat about what it's like to be a 'backbench' MP representing rural ridings.

From crazy travel schedule to local issues, a glimpse inside the world of a Member of Parliament in 2026. Graham Richardson is joined by Fraser Tolmie, Conservative MP for Moose Jaw&mdash;Lake Centre&mdash;Lanigan and Philip Earle, Liberal MP for Labrador, to chat about what it's like to be a 'backbench' MP representing rural ridings.

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