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07.08.202612:30:00UTC+00Canada’s Part-Time Hiring Surges in July, More Than Doubling June Gains

Canada saw a sharp acceleration in part-time job creation in July 2026, with part-time employment rising by 36.6K, more than double the 17.5K gain recorded in June 2026. The latest figures, updated on 7 August 2026, point to a significant strengthening in the country’s demand for flexible labour.

The jump from June’s 17.5K increase to July’s 36.6K suggests employers are leaning more heavily on part-time positions, a trend that can reflect a mix of growing activity in sectors such as retail, hospitality, and services, as well as cautious hiring strategies amid economic uncertainty. While part-time gains boost headline employment, they can also indicate that businesses remain hesitant to commit to full-time roles.

Investors and policy watchers will be monitoring whether this momentum in part-time hiring continues in the coming months, and how it interacts with wage trends and overall labour-market tightness. Sustained growth in part-time work could influence expectations around consumer spending and the trajectory of monetary policy in Canada.

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