August 8, 2025
Canada’s Job Market Crashes: 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Lost in July, Workforce Hits 1990s Low
Canada Faces Economic Setback as 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Vanish and Only 10,000 Part-Time Positions Added, With Employment Rates Nearing 1990s Lows July proved to be a harsh month for Canada’s job market, with a staggering loss of 51,000 full-time jobs and a meager gain of just 10,000 part-time positions. This decline has pushed the overall employment rate down to only 60.7%, a figure that hasn’t been this low since the 1990s. These numbers reflect deeper economic challenges that are shaking the country’s workforce stability and raising concerns among workers and policymakers alike. The loss of full-time employment opportunities is particularly
