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05.06.202612:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Wage Growth Cools in May as Permanent Employee Pay Gains Slow

Average hourly wage growth for permanent employees in Canada slowed notably in May 2026, signaling a possible easing of labor-market pressures. According to the latest data updated on 5 June 2026, the annual rate of increase in average hourly wages for permanent workers decelerated to 3.2% in May, down from 4.8% in April 2026.

The 1.6 percentage point decline suggests that wage-driven inflationary pressures may be moderating after a period of stronger earnings growth. While wage gains remain positive, the reduced pace in May could influence expectations around consumer spending, corporate labor costs, and the broader trajectory of monetary policy as markets assess whether the cooling trend will persist in the coming months.

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