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- Statistics Canada reports Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November, the lowest in 16 months.
- The economy added 54,000 jobs in November, primarily in part-time positions.
- Alberta posted the largest gains, adding 29,000 jobs.
- Youth aged 15 to 24 saw the unemployment rate fall to 12.8%.
- Average hourly wages rose 3.6% to $37.00.
