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March 2025 Labour Force Survey Reports 4.9% Unemployment Rate

Justin Barber

05 Apr 2025 — 1 min read

According to the March 2025 Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada, the national unemployment rate decreased to 4.9%, marking a 0.5 percentage point decline from the previous month. This decline positions the rate as the lowest among Canadian provinces. In Quebec, while employment numbers stabilized for the fourth consecutive month, the unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points to 5.7%. The rise is attributed to a higher number of job seekers entering the labour market. Year-over-year, the province recorded an increase of 88,000 jobs, equivalent to a 1.9% growth.

The survey also shed light on the growing trend of self-employment, capturing a notable rise in individuals opting for freelance or independent careers. This data was gathered through resumed in-person interviews and ongoing remote survey methods.

Statistics Canada highlighted the sampling variability involved in the data collection process, ensuring the survey's statistical representation of Canada's employment landscape.

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