Makrognosis

Employment — Quebec

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode CA-QC.EMP.M.SA

Latest (y/y)−2.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−2.0%September 2026
Level4,546.8 thousandsOctober 2026

Employment — Quebec was down 2.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with −2.0% in September 2026.

The level stood at 4,546.8 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since February 2021.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −18.7% (Apr 2020) to 20.0% (Apr 2021), averaging 1.4%.

Employment — Quebec, annual % change, Jan 1977 – Oct 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%19801990200020102020Robomacro
Employment — Quebec, annual % change, Jan 1977 – Oct 2026. Source: Statistics Canada.
Employment — Quebec, level (thousands)2,5003,0003,5004,0004,50019801990200020102020Robomacro
Employment — Quebec, level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 20264,546.8 thousands−2.3
September 20264,539.3 thousands−2.0
August 20264,588.7 thousands−1.2
July 20264,607.2 thousands−0.6
June 20264,606.5 thousands−0.9
May 20264,592.2 thousands−0.8
April 20264,579.0 thousands−1.4
March 20264,622.3 thousands−0.2
February 20264,612.4 thousands−0.4
January 20264,669.7 thousands0.7
December 20254,666.0 thousands0.9
November 20254,651.7 thousands0.8
October 20254,652.3 thousands1.3
September 20254,633.9 thousands1.2
August 20254,642.8 thousands1.8
July 20254,635.0 thousands2.2
June 20254,649.8 thousands2.5
May 20254,629.3 thousands1.7
April 20254,643.8 thousands2.1
March 20254,631.6 thousands2.0
February 20254,633.0 thousands1.8
January 20254,635.8 thousands2.2
December 20244,624.9 thousands1.7
November 20244,614.5 thousands1.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (610 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1976
Observations610
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high20.0% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−18.7% (Apr 2020)
10-year average1.4%
Source agencyStatistics Canada
Makrognosis codeCA-QC.EMP.M.SA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other Canada indicators

CPI All-items — Quebec (2002=100)Unemployment Rate — Quebec

National figure

Canada Employment

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Statistics Canada and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code CA-QC.EMP.M.SA.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: Statistics Canada. Original title: “Employment — Quebec”.