Jobs and unemployment data
What is the latest unemployment rate in Canada?
Statistics Canada’s unemployment indicator links to the Labour Force Survey release. Read the reference month and geographic coverage before comparing figures. A national labour-market statistic is different from a job listing or an Employment Insurance application.
Where to begin
- Check the national unemployment figure and its reference month.
- Open the linked release for employment changes and regional detail.
- Keep levels, percentage changes and percentage-point changes separate when making comparisons.
Before you open the official service
- Canada, a province or a local labour market
- The period you want
- The measure you want to compare
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
The national indicator is not a local unemployment estimate or an individual benefit decision.
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Official sources
statcan.gc.ca · Official websiteStatistics Canada — Key economic indicatorsThe key indicators show a reference period alongside the national CPI, unemployment and quarterly GDP figures. Links lead to the corresponding statistical releases.Checked
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