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Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September, but youth unemployment hits 14-year high

by Todd Humber October 11, 2025

written by Todd Humber October 11, 2025

Canadian employers added 60,000 jobs in September, a modest rebound after shedding 106,000 positions over the previous two months, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey released Oct. 10. The unemployment rate held steady at 7.1 per cent. The September gains were concentrated in full-t...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September, but youth unemployment hits 14-year high

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