The Aporia · Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.7% in October: StatsCan

Statistics Canada reported that Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.7% in October from September, with employment rates declining for youth and those aged 55 and older. Private sector job losses were recorded at 53,000 positions, while public sector jobs saw a gain of 50,000. Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis criticized the government's recent budget for failing to address job creation adequately, noting that it would add fewer than the number of private sector jobs lost in October alone.

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As of November 6, 2026, Statistics Canada reported that Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.7% in October, up from the previous month. The country lost 4,700 jobs, contrary to economists' expectations of a gain of 13,600 jobs. This follows significant job losses in August and September when over 100,000 roles were shed cumulatively. Private sector employment fell by 53,000 positions, marking the first decline since February, while public sector employment increased by 50,000. Unemployment among young people aged 15 to 24 rose sharply to 13.7%, up from 13%. The unemployment rate for core-aged workers (25-54 years old) remained steady at 5.8% for men and 5.3% for women.

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The employment rate fell for a third consecutive month to 60.5%, unemployment rose for a second consecutive month to 6.7%, and youth unemployment jumped nearly a full percentage point to 13.7%.”

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Article content Statistics Canada says the country’s unemployment rate increased by 0.2% to 6.7% in October from last month. asserted

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Meanwhile, employment was little changed in October as the employment rate fell 0.1% to 60.5%. asserted

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StatsCan says the unemployment rate for youth aged 15-24 increased 0.7% to 13.7% and also rose for people aged 55 and older (up 0.2% to 5.5%). asserted

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“(Friday’s) jobs numbers are their report card – and the grade is not good,” said Garnett Genuis, Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment, in a statement. asserted

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“The day after the Liberals released their fanfare-filled ‘Masters of Our Destiny’ budget, Statistics Canada reported a loss of more than 50,000 private sector jobs in October. asserted

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The employment rate fell for a third consecutive month to 60.5%, unemployment rose for a second consecutive month to 6.7%, and youth unemployment jumped nearly a full percentage point to 13.7%.” asserted

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StatsCan says private sector employment fell by 53,000 positions last month, marking the first decline in the segment since February. asserted

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Over the past year, the federal agency says employment grew by just 17,000 jobs, while the population aged 15 and older grew by nearly 188,000. asserted

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“People are struggling. asserted

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Nearly 30% are living in a household that has difficulty meeting their financial needs,” said Genuis in a statement. asserted

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“Against this backdrop, the budget offered almost nothing about jobs. asserted

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By the government’s own estimate, all of its measures together would only add about 50,000 jobs by 2030. asserted

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That is fewer than the number of private sector jobs lost in October alone.” asserted

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Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.7% in October: StatsCan

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