Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Today on the Hill: Statcan releases latest job numbers as MPs debate budget bill

OTTAWA – Federal MPs continue debate on the government’s latest budget bill in Parliament today.

It’s another omnibus bill which has drawn the anger of opposition MPs for bundling together a number of measures they say have nothing to do with the budget.

Statistics Canada, meanwhile, will be releasing unemployment figures for March.

In February, the unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent.

The Humura Association is scheduled to hold a news conference on Parliament Hill to announce a number of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide.

The association was founded in Ottawa by survivors of the genocide.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.