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September 2026 Canada Talent Market Monthly

Written by Admin | Sep 4, 2026, 4:01:05 PM
Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August and the unemployment held steady:
  • Employment: -41,700; full-time (-35.9K) and part-time (-5.8K).
  • Unemployment Rate: Unchanged at 6.4%; follows a cumulative decline of 0.5% in May, June and July.

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

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