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

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Number unemployed: 1,566,400 (1,515,200)

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Number working: 21,033,700 (21,051,400)

Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 14.3 per cent (13.8)

Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.6)

Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.7 per cent (5.6)

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 8, 2026.

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