Toronto’s employment levels edged up slightly in November 2025, following several months of softening after a strong first half of the year. Total employment rose to 3.73 million in November, up modestly from 3.71 million in October, suggesting a degree of stabilization after late-summer and early-fall declines.
December 2025 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s employment levels edged up slightly in November 2025, following several months of softening after a strong first half of the year. Total employment rose to 3.73 million in November, up modestly from 3.71 million in October, suggesting a degree of stabilization after late-summer and early-fall declines.
October 2025 Labour Lowdown
Between September 2024 and September 2025, overall employment in the Toronto CMA rose modestly by about 18,000 jobs, or 0.5 percent. Growth was driven mainly by consumer-facing sectors. Accommodation and Food Services showed the strongest increase, adding roughly 13,500 positions
Part I: The Human Engine of Toronto Real Estate- Unpacking Toronto’s Real Estate Roles
In a city where real estate headlines dominate daily discourse, understanding the people behind the transactions- those helping Torontonians buy, sell, and lease homes and commercial spaces is essential. This one of the multi part labour market information series dives into the ecosystem of real estate professionals in Toronto, clarifying who’s who and how their roles differ, overlap, and evolve.
Tracking Sectoral Growth: Toronto’s Labour Market at Two Speeds
The “bubble chart” presents a current, monthly view of Toronto’s labour market. It captures three distinct pieces of information and displays them on a single chart for each of the region’s industry clusters. The first is shown on the horizontal
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.
June Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market Better than Expected
Unemployment Up Amid Higher Participation Toronto’s labour market sent mixed signals in May 2025, reflecting early uncertainty stemming from the recent implementation of U.S. tariffs. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.1% (up from 8.7% in April), reversing a brief
May Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market at a Crossroad.
Despite broader economic turbulence, employment data from both the Labour Force Survey and Jobs TO were moderately positive. Toronto’s unemployment rate edged down slightly to 9.3% in April, from 9.5% in March, interrupting the upward trajectory seen since January. While
Navigating Life’s Surprises: How Toronto’s Insurance Industry Supports Us All
Picture this: a long-awaited family vacation from Toronto to the sunny shores of Mexico, complete with a toddler eager to splash around. Everything was perfect until our luggage, packed with our little one’s essentials, decided to go on its own
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