Employment Stays Resilient, but Losing Steam
Employment rose by just 8,200 in December (0.0 per cent). The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent as the labour force…
Maxime Arseneau
Senior Economist, Economic Forecasting
About
Maxime Arseneau is an economist in the economic forecasting team. His area of expertise is the energy sector, and he works on Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador in the provincial forecast.
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Labour Market Recovery in Motion
Employment rose by 54,000 in November (0.3 per cent). The labour force participation rate edged down to 65.1 per cent, while the…
Labour Market Surprises in October
Key insights Canada added 127,000 jobs over September and October, a positive sign as Canada’s economy continues to navigate the…
Employment Rebounds in September, but Broader Labour Trends Remain Flat
Employment rose by 60,000 in September (0.3 per cent). The labour force participation rate edged up to 65.2 per cent,…
Labour Market Momentum Fades as U.S.–Canada Trade Conflict Persists
Key Insights Canada’s labour market remained subdued as the country entered its seventh month of trade conflict with the United…
June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now
In June, employment in Canada rose by 83,000 jobs (0.4 per cent). The labour force participation rate held steady at 65.4 per cent,…
Minimal Employment Gains and Higher Unemployment in May
In May, employment in Canada was virtually unchanged, rising by just 8,800 jobs. The labour force participation rate held steady…
Labour Market Stuck in First Gear
In April, employment in Canada grew by 7,400 jobs. Meanwhile, the labour force participation rate edged up by 0.1 points to reach…
Mood Switch
Canada’s labour market is at a critical juncture, caught between short-term disruptions and long-term structural shifts. Employment gains in Canada…
Trade Partner Profile: Mexico
Mexico is Canada’s fifth-largest trading partner, following the United States, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom. In 2024, Canada exported…