Historical Year Data · 2026
Canada Unemployment in 2026
Canada Unemployment opened 2026 at 6.50% and closed at 6.40%, a -1.54% move for the year. The high of 6.90% was reached on April 1, and the low of 6.40% on July 1.
Open
6.50%
2026-01
Close
6.40%
7 data points
High
6.90%
Apr 1
Low
6.40%
Jul 1
Full Year Change
-1.54%
2025 Change
+1.49%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | +0.00% |
| Feb | 6.70% | 6.70% | 6.70% | 6.70% | +0.00% |
| Mar | 6.70% | 6.70% | 6.70% | 6.70% | +0.00% |
| Apr | 6.90% | 6.90% | 6.90% | 6.90% | +0.00% |
| May | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | +0.00% |
| Jun | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | +0.00% |
| Jul | 6.40% | 6.40% | 6.40% | 6.40% | +0.00% |
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