A worker mows the grass at Toronto Stadium in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto on Thursday June 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

FIFA World Cup, youth job gains gave the labour market a lift in June

by The Canadian Press July 10, 2026

written by The Canadian Press July 10, 2026

By Craig Lord The FIFA World Cup and a better summer jobs market for young workers appeared to drive steady gains in Canada's labour market last month. Employers added 18,000 jobs in June, Statistics Canada said Friday, mostly in part-time and private sector work. That pushed the unemployment r...

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