Canada Employment Change 6 November 2026
Canada Employment Change 6 November 2026: the October 2026 figure is due at 13:30 UTC. The last release came in at -68.3K for September 2026 against a forecast of 7K. Of the last 12 releases, 5 came in above the forecast and 7 below it.
These figures were verified on 28 Oct 2026 from the source: Statistics Canada. This page reports the release as published: the figures and what a print like it usually does to the currency.
What a surprise usually does
Above the forecast: A substantial beat would usually support the Canadian dollar, especially if full-time jobs and hours also rise.
Below the forecast: A miss or outright job losses would usually weigh on the Canadian dollar by pointing to a softer labour market and greater scope for rate cuts.
In line with the forecast: The Canadian dollar would usually react modestly or not at all unless the unemployment rate, hours or job mix surprises.
