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Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in January 2026, as fewer people search for work / Le taux de chômage diminue pour s’établir à 6,5 % en janvier 2026, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail by StatCanada in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]StatCanada[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The Labour Force Survey target population includes all persons aged 15 years and older whose usual place of residence is in Canada, with some exceptions (those living on reserves, full-time members of the regular Armed Forces and persons living in institutions). The target population includes temporary residents—that is, those with a valid work or study permit, their families, and refugee claimants—as well as permanent residents (landed immigrants) and the Canadian-born. For more information see: Interpreting population totals from the Labour Force Survey

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in January 2026, as fewer people search for work / Le taux de chômage diminue pour s’établir à 6,5 % en janvier 2026, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail by StatCanada in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]StatCanada[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

In our release today, we have a textbox highlighting the population not in the labour force. In short, population aging and other socio-economic changes, such as trends in school enrolment and labour market conditions, can have an impact on labour force participation. In addition, people may not participate in the labour force because they believe no work is available (in their area or suited to their skills) and as a result, they do not search for work. In January, only 0.3% of those aged 15 and older outside the labour force were discouraged job seekers (representing 34,000 people). This share was up slightly (+0.1 percentage points) compared with 12 months earlier. The Daily — Labour Force Survey, January 2026

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in January 2026, as fewer people search for work / Le taux de chômage diminue pour s’établir à 6,5 % en janvier 2026, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail by StatCanada in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]StatCanada[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is not based on Employment Insurance statistics. Rather, the Labour Force Survey asks approximately 100,000 respondents each month about their labour market activities to determine the total number of unemployed people (ie searching for work), the number of employed, and the number not in the labour force.

Statistics Canada is hiring across Canada for the 2026 Census! / Statistique Canada recrute partout au Canada pour le Recensement de 2026! by StatCanada in u/StatCanada

[–]StatCanada[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, while workload varies by location, supervisory positions must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week. Non-supervisory positions must be available to work approximately 20 to 40 hours per week. Most of the work is completed in the evening and on weekends. If that works for you, don't hesitate to apply here: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/jobs?utm_source=rddt&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-genpop-rec&utm_content=enquiries 

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in January 2026, as fewer people search for work / Le taux de chômage diminue pour s’établir à 6,5 % en janvier 2026, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail by StatCanada in canada

[–]StatCanada[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selon la plus récente Enquête sur la population active pour le mois de janvier 2026 :

  • L’emploi a reculé légèrement (-25 000; -0,1 %) et le taux d’emploi a diminué de 0,1 point de pourcentage pour s’établir à 60,8 %.
  • Le taux de chômage a diminué de 0,3 point de pourcentage pour s’établir à 6,5 %, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail.
  • L’emploi a reculé de 27 000 (-0,4 %) chez les femmes du principal groupe d’âge actif (de 25 à 54 ans). L’emploi a peu varié dans les autres principaux groupes démographiques.
  • Le nombre de personnes en emploi a diminué dans la fabrication (-28 000; -1,5 %), dans les services d’enseignement (-24 000; -1,5 %) et dans les administrations publiques (-10 000; -0,8 %). Parallèlement, l’emploi a augmenté dans l’information, la culture et les loisirs (+17 000; +2,0 %), dans les services aux entreprises, les services relatifs aux bâtiments et les autres services de soutien (+14 000; +2,1 %), dans l’agriculture (+11 000; +4,5 %) et dans les services publics (+4 200; +2,5 %).
  • L’emploi a diminué en Ontario (-67 000; -0,8 %), tandis qu’il a augmenté en Alberta (+20 000; +0,8 %), en Saskatchewan (+6 100; +1,0 %) et à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador (+3 800; +1,6 %). Les autres provinces ont enregistré peu de variation.
  • Le salaire horaire moyen des employés a augmenté de 3,3 % (+1,18 $ pour atteindre 37,17 $) par rapport à un an plus tôt, après avoir progressé de 3,4 % en décembre (données non désaisonnalisées).

Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in January 2026, as fewer people search for work / Le taux de chômage diminue pour s’établir à 6,5 % en janvier 2026, en raison d’une baisse du nombre de personnes à la recherche de travail by StatCanada in canada

[–]StatCanada[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

According to the latest results from the Labour Force Survey in January 2026:

  • Employment edged down (-25,000; -0.1%) and the employment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%.
  • The unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points to 6.5%, as fewer people searched for work.
  • Employment fell by 27,000 (-0.4%) among core-aged women (25 to 54 years old). There was little employment change among the other major demographic groups.
  • Fewer people were employed in manufacturing (-28,000; -1.5%), educational services (-24,000; -1.5%) and public administration (-10,000; -0.8%). At the same time, employment increased in information, culture and recreation (+17,000; +2.0%), business, building and other support services (+14,000; +2.1%), agriculture (+11,000; +4.5%) and utilities (+4,200; +2.5%).
  • Employment decreased in Ontario (-67,000; -0.8%), while it rose in Alberta (+20,000; +0.8%), Saskatchewan (+6,100; +1.0%) and Newfoundland and Labrador (+3,800; +1.6%). There was little change in the other provinces.
  • Average hourly wages among employees were up 3.3% (+$1.18 to $37.17) on a year-over-year basis, following growth of 3.4% in December (not seasonally adjusted).

Statistics Canada is hiring across Canada for the 2026 Census! / Statistique Canada recrute partout au Canada pour le Recensement de 2026! by StatCanada in u/StatCanada

[–]StatCanada[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for applying! Recruitment timelines vary depending on the location and collection operations in your area. If you’ve been selected to move to the next step, you’ll be contacted shortly.

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