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Canada sheds 66,000 jobs in August as unemployment hits 8-year high

by Todd Humber September 5, 2025

written by Todd Humber September 5, 2025

Canada lost 66,000 jobs in August, marking the second consecutive month of employment decline and pushing the unemployment rate to 7.1 per…

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Todd Humber

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 sheds 66,000 jobs in August as unemployment hits 8-year high

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