Feb 26, 2026
Payroll employment fell 0.2% in December - led by declines in transportation, wholesale trade, and manufacturing…
… which has shed nearly 3% through 2025. That could be short-lived, with vacancies picking up in the sector alongside gains in accommodation and construction…
… and adding 5% overall - the first meaningful increase in a long time, with gains concentrated in Ontario (up 6%) and BC (up 14%).
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