Unemployment Fell to 6.6 Percent in May as 88,000 Jobs Added: StatCan In May, Canada’s economy added 88,000 jobs, decreasing the unemployment rate to 6.6 percent. This growth recovered nearly 80 percent of the jobs lost in the first four months of 2026. The increase was primarily in full-time positions, exceeding economists’ expectations.

• Canada added 88,000 jobs in May.
• The unemployment rate decreased to 6.6 percent from 6.9 percent.
• This job growth recovered almost 80% of the 112,000 jobs lost earlier in the year.
• Full-time employment saw a net addition of 154,000 jobs.
• Part-time employment decreased by 66,200 jobs.
• The job gains significantly surpassed economists’ predictions.