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2026.06.0512:30:00UTC+00Canada Full Employment Surges in May, Rebounding Sharply From April Slump

Canada’s labour market showed a strong rebound in May 2026, with full employment rising by 154.0K, reversing the sharp decline recorded a month earlier. The latest data, updated on 5 June 2026, highlights a significant turnaround from April 2026, when full employment had fallen by 46.7K.

The swing from a negative reading in April to robust growth in May suggests a notable strengthening in labour demand across the Canadian economy during the period. This sharp improvement in full employment levels may signal renewed momentum in hiring after a brief setback, and will likely be closely watched by policymakers, businesses and investors assessing the durability of Canada’s employment gains going into the second half of 2026.

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