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
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
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
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
How to Guide: Retain Older Near Retirement Employees in Workforce to address labour shortages
Retaining older employees who are nearing retirement is a strategic approach to addressing labor shortages. Here’s a guide based on a StatsCan survey and various studies, including solutions to potential barriers: By implementing these strategies, employers can effectively retain older,
December Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market is Navigating Economic Uncertainty
As 2024 draws to a close, Toronto’s labour market finds itself at a crossroad. From shifting employment trends to industry-specific challenges and broader geopolitical pressures, the city’s labour market faces uncertainty. Toronto’s employment rate stood at 61.8% in November 2024,
Now More than Ever. Measuring Job Churn.
In Canada’s rapidly evolving economy, measuring job churn—the movement of workers into and out of employment—is essential for understanding labour market dynamics. This is particularly critical in Ontario, the country’s economic powerhouse, where cities like Toronto, Ottawa, London and Hamilton drive
November JobsTO Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s labour market remained in a holding pattern in October with conditions showing little change from earlier this fall. The unemployment rate ticked up marginally to 7.5% but still well below the rates seen during the summer. Over the past
Inclusive Hiring How to: Hiring from Underutilized Labour Pools, including Disabled Persons
This guide aims to assist employers in tapping into underutilized labor pools such as veterans, disabled persons, and underrepresented groups facing barriers to entering the labor force. It provides strategies to make the hiring process more inclusive and effective.
June Labour Lowdown
Employment Conditions Improve in May
After months of lagging behind other regions of Canada in job creation, Toronto led the country by adding over 30,000 jobs in May. Unemployment ticked lower to 8.3% while the employment rate increased from 60.4% from 59.8%. Unfortunately, Toronto’s unemployment rate of 8.3% remains well above the national average of 6.2%.