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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 27 MIN

Unemployment rate up, Russian oil sanctions suspended, tracking butterfly migration, and more

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Canada's economy lost nearly 84,000 jobs in February, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.7%. That’s a setback for the labour market and one of the worst monthly job losses seen in years outside of the pandemic.And: The Trump administration pledges to continue its heavy bombardment of Iran. The war has had a dramatic effect on the movement of oil as Tehran targets the Strait of Hormuz. In an effort to alleviate the pressure on prices, the U.S. has temporarily suspended its sanctions on Russian oil.Also: Millions of monarch butterflies are heading north from the mountains of Mexico, carrying tiny transmitters that scientists hope will reveal the secrets of their journey.Plus: Ontario moves to change Freedom of Information rules, PM Mark Carney in Norway, Hezbollah and Israel, and more.

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