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

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…

Canada added 87,800 jobs in May, crushing forecasts of 10,000. Unemployment fell to 6.6%, dimming Bank of Canada rate cut hopes and pressuring risk assets.

Canada added 88,000 jobs in May 2026, crushing forecasts of 10,000. The unemployment rate fell to 6.6%, reshaping Bank of Canada rate cut expectations.