Canada's unemployment rate drops, 67K jobs added in October

Canada's unemployment rate drops, 67K jobs added in October

November 7, 2025 11:06 am EST.

Much to economists' surprise, Canada reported a drop in unemployment at a rate of 6.9 per cent and the addition of 67,000 jobs.

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