Canada's Job Market Bounces Back in October, Unemployment Falls to 6.9%
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In October 2025, Canada’s job market expanded, backpedalling from previous declines and exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% from 7.1% in September. Further, the economy added a net 66,600 jobs in October, following a gain of 60,400 the previous month, helping offset most of the losses seen in July and August.
All of the job growth in October was in part-time employment, which rose by 85,000, while full-time employment decreased by 18,500. The increase was driven by the private sector, marking the first rise since June. Analysts had forecast a jobless rate of 7.1% and expected a loss of 2,500 jobs, making the actual figures a positive surprise.
Youth unemployment, which had reached a 15-year high in September, declined to 14.1% in October, marking the first drop since February. Employment among the core working-age group (25 to 54 years), which makes up two-thirds of the labour force, increased by 38,800 jobs.
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The sectors focusing on most of the job gains were the wholesale, retail, transportation, and warehousing sectors. Retail and wholesale are part of the services sector, which is Canada’s largest employer with nearly 15% of the workforce and added 40,700 jobs in October. Four out of five Canadians work in the services sector.
The average hourly wage for permanent employees rose by 4.0% in October, up from 3.6% in September, a key indicator for inflation. The positive job numbers also increased the Canadian dollar, which strengthened to 1.4065 against the U.S. dollar.
Overall, the Canadian job market’s performance in October reflects a healthy recovery, but sectoral tariffs continue to impact growth in industries like steel and automotive.
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