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2026.04.1012:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Labour Market Steadies as Participation Rate Holds at 64.9% in March

Canada’s labour market showed signs of stability in March 2026, with the national participation rate holding steady at 64.9%, unchanged from February, according to data updated on 10 April 2026.

The participation rate, which measures the share of the working-age population either employed or actively seeking work, remained flat at 64.9% for a second consecutive month. The unchanged reading suggests that the number of people entering or leaving the labour force was broadly balanced in March, following the same level recorded in February 2026.

While no increase was registered, the steady participation rate may indicate a pause in momentum after previous shifts in labour market engagement. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether March’s stability marks the start of a plateau or a temporary pause before further changes in labour force participation.

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