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Statistics Canada to release September jobs data with modest gains expected
Economists expect a small rebound in hiring after August's sharp job losses, ahead of the Bank of Canada's rate decision.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Statistics Canada is scheduled to publish its September employment report on the morning of Oct. 9, 2026, according to a Reuters poll cited by the Canadian Press. The poll forecasts that employers added 9,200 jobs in September, a modest rebound following a loss of roughly 42,000 positions in August. Economists also anticipate the unemployment rate edging up to 6.5% from 6.4%.
The upcoming data will be the last labour‑market snapshot the Bank of Canada sees before its next interest‑rate decision on Oct. 28. The central bank has kept its key lending rate at 2.25% for about a year, but market expectations are shifting toward a possible hike.
Key facts
- Statistics Canada will release September jobs data on Oct. 9, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Economists predict 9,200 jobs were added in September. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Unemployment is expected to rise to 6.5% from 6.4%. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The report will be the Bank of Canada's last look before its Oct. 28 rate decision. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Statistics Canada set to report September jobs data this morning”
