National employment numbers for August from Statistics Canada, at a glance

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Number unemployed: 1,459,500 (1,454,700)

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Number working: 21,173,100 (21,214,800)

Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12.9 per cent (12.6)

Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.7)

Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.0 per cent (5.2)

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 4, 2026.

The Canadian Press