Canadian employment increased by 75,000 jobs in July 2026, raising the national employment rate to 60.9%. Figures from Statistics Canada show the unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, reaching its lowest level in two years. Job growth was led by core-aged women, with significant gains across wholesale and retail trade, financial services, and construction. Private sector employment added 58,000 positions, while self-employment grew by 44,000. Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, an

Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June 2026, marking its second consecutive monthly decline. The economy added a modest 18,000 jobs during the month, which helped lift the overall employment rate to 60.8%. Labour market gains were concentrated primarily among core-aged workers and youth, while employment fell for Canadians aged 55 and older. On a year-over-year basis, employment increased by 99,000 positions, driven by a strong ris

Statistics Canada’s latest analysis highlights how immigrants and non-permanent residents who arrived between 2019 and 2024 navigated a fast-changing labour market shaped by post-pandemic job vacancies. Using a 2024 Labour Force Survey supplement, the report examines core working-age newcomers (aged 25 to 54) and compares them with earlier immigrant cohorts. Many newcomers secured their first job quickly, with 42.5% of recent immigrants and 48.5% of recent non-permanent resi

Canada's employment landscape continued to strengthen in October 2025, adding 67,000 jobs and pushing the national employment rate to 60.8%. This marks the second straight month of growth , with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.9%. The gains were particularly pronounced among men aged 25 to 54 and younger workers aged 15 to 24. Wholesale and retail trade, transportation, and information sectors led the expansion, while Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador posted notable r

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

According to the latest Labour Force Survey , Canada's three largest provinces faced significant employment challenges in August. Ontario...

Canada's labour market faced challenges in July 2025 as employment fell by 41,000 (-0.2%), primarily affecting full-time positions...