Click here to sign up for our free daily newsletter
A welder works at Walters Group Steel fabrication plant in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
By The Canadian Press

Statistics Canada to release labour force survey for August today

Sep 4, 2026 | 2:00 AM

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is expected to release its latest snapshot of the job market this morning when it publishes its labour force survey for August.

A Reuters poll of economists predicts employers added 15,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate is expected to stay the same at 6.4 per cent, according to LSEG Data & Analytics.

The Canadian economy added 75,000 jobs in July.

The jobs report comes as Canada faces an escalating trade war with the United States after talks broke down last month and President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs on some $28 billion of Canadian goods. Ottawa has responded with its own round of counter-tariffs that are set to take effect next week.

The Canadian economy strengthened in the second quarter after weak growth to start the year, but the new tariffs are creating uncertainty and raising concerns about the sustainability of the recovery.

School transparency
NDP challenges province over redacted school condition records
10h ago
Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
11h ago
Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
11h ago

The Bank of Canada said earlier this week that the federal government’s support programs will likely mitigate some of the harm, but the uncertainty may lead businesses to delay investment and hiring decisions.

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

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

What's Trending

School transparency
NDP challenges province over redacted school condition records
10h ago
Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
11h ago
Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
11h ago
public safety
Lloydminster removes 21 downtown benches in bid to curb social disruption
12h ago
Arson
Wildfire arsonist sentencing postponed again
13h ago