Employment Struggles to Keep Pace: Canada’s Five-Year Household Income and Employment Outlook—November 2023

Employment Struggles to Keep Pace: Canada’s Five-Year Household Income and Employment Outlook—November 2023

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Author: Liam Daly

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This quarterly economic forecast presents the medium-term outlook for the Canadian economy. This release focuses on household income and employment. For an overview of all major components of the economy, go to the Canadian Outlook main page.

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Under the weight of higher interest rates, Canada’s economy is slowing and the labour market is cooling. What are the trends that reveal the weakening of the labour market? Will this slackening labour market help to bring down wages gradually over the coming quarters?

After charting record lows in 2022, the unemployment rate is rising, as labour growth outpaces employment growth. How will the growing wedge between employment and labour force growth impact the unemployment rate in the months ahead? Which provinces are benefiting from Canadians relocating, driven by a desire for new opportunities, improved quality of life, and the flexibility provided by remote working?

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