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2026.06.0512:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Part-Time Employment Plunges by 66.2K in May, Reversing April Gains

Canada’s labor market saw a sharp reversal in part-time hiring in May 2026, with part-time employment falling by 66.2K, according to data updated on 5 June 2026. The decline follows a robust increase of 29.0K recorded in April 2026, signaling a sudden deterioration in this segment of the job market.

The swing from positive growth to a substantial contraction suggests employers may be scaling back flexible staffing, potentially in response to shifting demand conditions or evolving cost pressures. The magnitude of the drop in May effectively more than erases the gains seen in April, raising questions about the durability of recent labor market strength in Canada’s part-time sector. Investors and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming data closely to assess whether this marks the start of a softer trend or a one-off adjustment.

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