February 2026 Canada Talent Market Monthly

The Canadian unemployment rate ricks down despite 25,000 job losses in January: 

• Employment: -70K (-1.8%) part-time, +45K (+0.3%) full-time.

• Unemployment Rate: -0.3% to 6.5% (lowest since September 2024) as fewer people searched for work (-94K; -6.1%).

Check out the latest edition of the Canada Talent Market Monthly for details.