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Inflation rate3.0%0.0Aug 2026Unemployment rate6.4%0.0Aug 2026GDP growth rate1.1%▲ +1.0Q2 2026Trade balance4.20B CAD▲ +3.41BAug 2026Labour force participation rate65.0%▼ −0.1Aug 2026Consumer price index169.8▼ −0.1%Aug 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0 | Aug 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 65.0% | 65.1% | ▼ −0.1 | Aug 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Canada economic calendar →- 9 Oct 202612:30 UTCLabour Force SurveySep 2026
- 14 Oct 202612:30 UTCBuilding permitsAug 2026
- 15 Oct 202612:30 UTCMonthly Survey of ManufacturingAug 2026
- 15 Oct 202612:30 UTCWholesale tradeAug 2026
- 16 Oct 202612:15 UTCMonthly Housing Starts and Other Construction DataSep 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/CAN/inflation | 1915 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/CAN/cpi | 1914 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/CAN/unemployment | 1976 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/CAN/labour-force-participation | 1976 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/CAN/gdp-growth | 1962 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/CAN/gdp | 1961 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/CAN/trade | 1997 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Canada?
The inflation rate in Canada was 3.0% in August 2026, released on 14 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Canada?
The unemployment rate in Canada was 6.4% in August 2026.
What is the next economic release in Canada?
Labour Force Survey for September 2026, scheduled for 9 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Statistics Canada, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.