Softer Hiring Activity Extends Into January
The labour market has entered 2026 on shaky footing. Hiring activity in Canada eased in January, with the hiring index falling by 6.8 points. Job postings fell 9.0 per cent, continuing the downward trend seen since November.
As the weakness in job postings extends to three months, which regions have fared better than the others, and which have recorded the largest drop? What is causing this persistent softening, and is it uniform across sectors, or do pockets of optimism exist? Which occupational categories saw the largest declines, and how has this impacted the employment rate and job growth overall? What is around the corner as 2026 advances?
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