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

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Number unemployed: 1,515,200 (1,514,200)

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Number working: 21,051,400 (21,037,300)

Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 13.8 per cent (14.1)

Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.6 per cent (5.6)

Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.6 per cent (5.5)

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 10, 2026.

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