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05.06.202612:36:09UTC+00Canada Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Falls

Canada’s unemployment rate declined to 6.6% in May 2026 from 6.9% in April, its lowest level since January and below market expectations for no change. The data point to renewed resilience in the Canadian labour market, easing concerns that elevated energy prices, restrictive interest rates, and tariff tensions with the United States would weigh more heavily on domestic employment conditions.

The number of unemployed persons fell by 84,000 to 1,482,400, with declines recorded among both core‑aged women and core‑aged men. At the same time, total employment rose by 87,800 to 21,121,500, far exceeding forecasts for a 10,000 increase and representing the strongest monthly job gain since December 2024. Most of the rise in employment came from people moving out of unemployment, as the labour force participation rate held steady at 65% from the previous month.

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