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Canada lost 26,200 payroll jobs in November despite wage growth: StatsCan

by Todd Humber January 29, 2026

written by Todd Humber January 29, 2026

Canadian employers cut 26,200 payroll positions in November, offsetting the previous month's gain, while average weekly earnings continued climbing amid a cooling…

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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 lost 26,200 payroll jobs in November despite wage growth: StatsCan

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