Labour Force Participation Rate
(PARTRATE_CA)Observations
Sep 2026: 64.8
Updated: 2026-11-02, 7:05:31 a.m. ET
Units
Percent,
Seasonally adjusted
Frequency
Monthly
Source
Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey
Series ID
PARTRATE_CA
Table 14-10-0287-01
CREDLabour Force Participation Rate
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey via CRED
Shaded areas indicate Canadian recessions (C.D. Howe Institute).
Shaded areas indicate Canadian recessions (C.D. Howe Institute).
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Notes
Source: Statistics Canada
Release: Labour Force Survey
Units: Percent, Seasonally adjusted
Frequency: Monthly
Notes: The share of the population aged 15 and over that is either working or looking for work. It separates genuine job growth from demographic change: an aging population drags participation down even when hiring is strong. Seasonally adjusted; published monthly from the Labour Force Survey.
Suggested Citation: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Participation Rate PARTRATE_CA, retrieved from CRED, Canadian Research Economic Data; https://cred.nshipyard.com/series/PARTRATE_CA, November 2, 2026.
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