Statistics Canada said the country added 75,000 jobs in July — five times what economists had penciled in — while the US economy shed 23,000 positions in the same month. Canada’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4%, a two-year low. Canada’s Stablecoin Act, part of Budget 2025’s Bill C-15, will put Bank of Canada oversight on fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. Frequently Asked Questions How many jobs did Canada add in July compared to forecasts? Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, roughly five times the 15,000 economists had forecast, per Statistics Canada.