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What is St. John's economic forecast for 2026?
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What is St. John's economic forecast for 2026?
Job growth is expected to remain flat in 2026, with unemployment edging up to 7.6 per cent and inflation rising to 2.7 per cent as costs continue to increase
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By Shauna Bernard
Published Jun 18, 2026
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The City of St. John's Economic Outlook 2026 Report shows that the population of the St. John's metro area is expected to reach 245,617 people in 2026…
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