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Canada's December employment holds steady as unemployment climbs to 6.8%
Canada's labour market showed minimal employment change in December 2025, adding just 8,200 jobs while the employment rate remained at 60.9%. However, the unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 6.8% as more Canadians entered the job search. Employment gains were concentrated among workers aged 55 and older, with a 33,000 increase, while youth employment declined by 27,000. The healthcare and social assistance sectors led job growth, adding 21,000 new positio
Jan 13


Canadian job vacancies drop nearly 3% in Q3 2025, continuing three-year decline
Canada's job market saw vacancies fall by 14,000 positions in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 2.8% decrease to 492,500 openings. This decline follows similar drops earlier in the year and extends a downward trend that began after vacancies peaked at nearly 986,000 in mid-2022. Full-time and permanent positions bore the brunt of the reduction, while part-time and temporary roles remained relatively stable. Year-over-year figures show even steeper declines, with full-time
Dec 18, 2025


Alberta dominates the Canadian job market with 28,700 new positions in November
Alberta has once again proven its economic strength by creating 28,700 jobs in November 2025, accounting for more than half of all jobs added across Canada. This marks the third consecutive month of significant employment growth in the province. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow highlighted that Alberta has added over 105,000 jobs since November 2024, demonstrating positive momentum that aligns with the province's rapid population expansion. Youth
Dec 9, 2025


Manitoba’s labour market shows resilience with 3,900 new jobs created in September 2025
Manitoba's economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month. Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, while average hourly wages rose 4.1 percent. Both public and private sectors contributed to the expansion, reflecting broad-based economic momentum. Manitoba maintains one of the nation's three lowest
Oct 20, 2025


Canada's employment grows by 60,000 in September 2025 as the unemployment rate holds steady at 7.1%
Canada added 60,000 jobs in September 2025, marking a 0.3% increase that partially offset recent employment losses, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey . The employment rate rose to 60.6%, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.1%. Job gains were concentrated among core-aged workers, with women aged 25-54 adding 76,000 positions and men in the same demographic gaining 33,000 jobs. Full-time employment surged by 106,000, though part-time work decl
Oct 15, 2025


Canada reports a 3.3% increase in average weekly earnings for July 2025
Statistics Canada reports that average weekly earnings rose to $1,307.86 in July 2025, representing a 3.3% increase from the previous...
Sep 29, 2025
Canadian job market contraction: Q2 2025 sees a significant decline in vacancies
Canadian job vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low, dropping by 18,900 (-3.6%) to 505,900 in Q2 2025, following a consecutive 3.7%...
Sep 19, 2025


Saskatchewan has a record-breaking job growth and the lowest unemployment in Canada
Saskatchewan has emerged as Canada's employment powerhouse, adding over 15,000 full-time jobs in May 2025 while maintaining the nation's...
Jun 9, 2025
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