Canada’s full employment growth eased in January 2026, as the latest data show a smaller increase in the number of fully employed workers compared with the previous month. The indicator rose by 44.9K in January, down from a 50.2K gain recorded in December 2025.
The moderation suggests that while Canada’s labor market continues to expand, the pace of full employment growth has slowed at the start of the year. The updated figures, released on 6 February 2026, will be closely watched by analysts assessing the durability of Canada’s employment momentum and its potential implications for economic activity and policy outlook in the coming months.
