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06.11.202613:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Full-Time Employment Losses Ease in October but Remain in Negative Territory

Canada’s labor market showed signs of stabilization in October 2026, as the decline in full-time employment slowed compared with the previous month, according to the latest data updated on 06 November 2026.

Full-time employment fell by 18.1K in October, an improvement from September 2026, when the indicator registered a sharper drop of 35.4K. While the October figure still reflects a contraction in the full-time workforce, the smaller decline suggests some moderation in labor market weakness as the fourth quarter begins.

The consecutive monthly decreases underscore lingering pressures in Canada’s employment landscape, with employers continuing to trim full-time positions, albeit at a reduced pace. Market participants and policymakers are likely to monitor upcoming labor data closely to assess whether October’s smaller loss marks the beginning of a more sustained stabilization trend or just a temporary pause in a broader weakening cycle.

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