Workforce Statistics

Canada added 88,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent, Statistics Canada reported June 5. The increase …

By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. …

The labour productivity of Canadian businesses fell 0.5 per cent in the first quarter, Statistics Canada said Wednesday, marking a second straight …

By Craig Lord Canada’s economy is still struggling to grow but some economists weighing in on the latest real gross domestic product results …

Canada entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada reported Friday, even as employee compensation rose 1.2 per …

Statistics Canada released the first results from its Full-time University and College Academic Staff System (FT-UCASS) for the 2025/2026 academic year on …

Payroll employment in Canada fell by 31,800 jobs, or 0.2 per cent, in March, Statistics Canada reported, bringing the cumulative decline since …

By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran …

By Craig Lord Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed inflation higher in April but some economists argue the …

The unemployment rate for Canadians with disabilities rose to 9.2 per cent in 2025, up from 8.3 per cent the year before, …