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Explore our reports on jobs, skills and where work is heading in Canada. Latest: Canada's job market cooled slightly in September - what small businesses should watch.
- Canada's job market cooled slightly in September - what small businesses should watchOctober 17, 2026
Statistics Canada's September 2026 Labour Force Survey shows employment essentially flat, down 0.3% month over month to about 21.1 million people employed, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.5%. For small businesses, a cooler hiring market usually means more applicants per posting. It is also a practical moment to build skills in the team you already have rather than compete for scarce specialists.
- The Skills Gap in Canada: What It Means for Your JobOctober 5, 2026
Canada is expected to have 917,000 job vacancies by 2040. Here is what the skills gap is, who it affects, and simple steps workers can take now.