Canada sees little employment growth in last year

The Canadian economy shed 29,000 jobs in April while the unemployment rate remained flat at 6.9%, according to Statistics Canada.

Optimists claim 'clearer vision' on economic recovery

The vast majority of economists see Canada experiencing modest growth this year, including in jobs. But a few are willing to talk up the economy and believe Canadians will have a much better year than most think.

The economic story for this year appears chiselled in stone. Canada is slated for modest growth with no or only minor improvement in the unemployment rate.