Canada’s Labor Market Booms, Alberta Shines, and a High-Stakes Energy Power Play Unfolds
Nikola Petkovic
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Canada’s labor market closed 2024 with a surprising surge, adding 91,000 jobs in December and shattering expectations. This unexpected growth dropped the unemployment rate to 6.7% and positioned the country on a hopeful trajectory. Alberta stood out, playing a pivotal role in this rebound, while its Premier, Danielle Smith, made headlines with a bold diplomatic move to protect Alberta’s energy interests.
1. Labor Market Resurgence
Canada added 91,000 jobs in December, nearly quadrupling economists' expectations of 10,000–25,000. This impressive gain brought the national unemployment rate down to 6.7% from 6.8% in November.
2. Sector-Wise Insights
The public sector added 40,000 jobs, continuing its upward momentum. Key areas like educational services and health care fueled this growth. However, wage growth slowed, with average hourly wages rising by 3.8% year-over-year in December—the slowest since May 2022.
3. Economic Slack and Monetary Policy
Despite the encouraging job growth, unemployment remains higher than at the start of 2024. This lingering economic slack has economists speculating about further interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada to maintain momentum. TD is projecting four more rate cuts this year to bring the policy rate to 2.25 per cent.
Alberta’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Move:
While Alberta bolstered job growth domestically, Premier Danielle Smith took a bold step internationally. She met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, positioning Alberta’s energy as critical for North America’s economy.
Smith emphasized that Alberta’s energy exports directly support hundreds of thousands of American jobs. With Trump’s recent remarks about Canada as the "51st state" and threats of 25% tariffs, Smith’s visit wasn’t just a courtesy call - it was a strategic move.
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Smith asserted, “Canada and the U.S. share one of the strongest alliances in history. Our independence and partnership must thrive for generations to come.” Her meeting sought to ensure Alberta’s energy remains central to U.S.-Canada relations, even as political tensions simmer.
Trump’s allies reportedly showed interest in deepening the energy partnership, signaling potential collaboration despite the political theatrics.
Canada’s labor market is showing resilience, with Alberta leading the way. While challenges like wage deceleration and lingering unemployment remain, the momentum is promising.
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