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Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate measures the share of the labour force actively seeking work but currently unemployed.
%
6.5%
Y/Y Change
-0.2 percentage points
Period
2026-01

Historical Series

Data Source

From Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey (Table 14-10-0287-01), surveying 56,000 households monthly. Released first Friday after reference period.

Source Statistics Canada — Table 14-10-0287-01
Frequency Monthly
Category Labour Market
Unit %