FX.co ★ Canada Weekly Earnings Slows

In March 2025, the average weekly earnings of non-agricultural workers in Canada increased by 4.3% compared to the previous year, amounting to $1,291. This growth represents a deceleration from February's 5.4% increase, marking the smallest rise in nine months. In the utilities sector, earnings fell by 3.6% to C$2,041.70. Similarly, the retail trade sector saw a 2.2% decrease, dropping to $733.70, and wholesale trade experienced a slight decline of 0.3%, bringing earnings to $1,475.20. However, there were significant gains in other areas: the information and culture industries saw a remarkable 11.3% increase to $1,899.20, finance and insurance rose by 8.9% to $1,764.86, and real estate, rental, and leasing recorded an 8.3% increase to $1,356.32. Moreover, the construction sector experienced a 6.8% rise to $1,594.69, while professional, scientific, and technical services increased by 6.7%, reaching $1,866.68.