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

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Number unemployed: 1,482,400 (1,566,400)

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Number working: 21,121,500 (21,033,700)

Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 13.4 per cent (14.3)

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

Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.3 per cent (5.7)

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2026.

The Canadian Press