August 2025 Labour Lowdown

August 2025 Labour Lowdown

Toronto’s labour market took a step back in July 2025, erasing June’s gains. The unemployment rate jumped to about 9.8% in July, up sharply from 8.4% in June and well above 7.3% in July 2024. This surge in joblessness came as more people left employment or entered the labour force without finding jobs.

July 2025 Labour Lowdown

July 2025 Labour Lowdown

Toronto’s Labour Market Rebounds in June. Employment Trends Toronto’s labour market showed a welcome improvement in June 2025. The unemployment rate fell to about 8.4%, down from 9.1% in May, marking the first decline in several months as employers ramped up

JobsTO Labour Lowdown March 2025

JobsTO Labour Lowdown March 2025

Potential Tariffs Take Their Toll Toronto’s labour market is showing clear signs of strain as economic pressures continue to weigh on employment opportunities. As of February 2025, the city’s unemployment rate remains at 9%, unchanged from the previous month, while

JobsTO Labour Lowdown February 2025

JobsTO Labour Lowdown February 2025

In January 2025, Toronto’s labour market surprised economists by exhibiting positive momentum, and aligning with provincial and national employment trends.  Analysts had been expecting the economy would have lost significant jobs based on the spectre of proposed U.S. tariffs and

JobsTO Labour Lowdown October

JobsTO Labour Lowdown October

Toronto’s Labour Market Brightens on Good Economic News After months of a sluggish job market in Toronto and across the rest of the country, September’s labour market exceeded economists’ expectations, with the economy adding more than twice as many jobs

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