Unemployment rose in the Peterborough area last month, even as job growth at the national level exceeded forecasts.
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in Peterborough climbed to 6.6 per cent, up from 6 in November.
Across the country, the economy added 8,200 jobs, topping economists’ expectations and suggesting modest momentum heading into the new year.
The Bank of Canada will consider this data before its first interest rate decision of the year, expected later this month.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
