The increase in jobs was driven by a growth in full-time roles, with the construction, information and culture, and transportation sectors leading the way. May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said.

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release its labour market report for the month of May this morning.

Canada unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in May as the economy added 88,000 jobs, the first major employment gain since November 2025. Read on