Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in September, marking second straight month of declines
2 sources·Updated October 9, 2026
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- iPolitics CA·2h agoCanada sheds 68,000 jobs, unemployment rate up to 6.5% in September
Statistics Canada said Friday the economy lost 68,000 positions in September, coming off a loss of 42,000 roles in August. Economists had expected a gain of 9,200 jobs in the month.
Read at iPolitics CA → - CBC Top Stories·3h agoCanadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in September, marking second straight month of declines
Before the two monthly declines, Statistics Canada data showed employment trending upward, with 181,000 jobs added between April and July. But losses in August and September snapped that hot streak.
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