The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a monthly survey by Statistics Canada. It divides the working age population into one of three groups:
- people who have jobs (employed),
- people who are looking for jobs (unemployed), and
- people who are not working and not looking for work (not in the labour force).
The survey helps us understand how the job market is changing. For example: employment and unemployment changes in industries and occupations, how many hours people are working, and how many people are working or looking for work.
Read the latest reports below.
Current Issue
Labour Force Survey: December 2025 Insights
Labour Force Survey: 2025 Annual Insights
Previous Issues
- November 2025 Insights
- October 2025 Insights
- September 2025 Insights
- August 2025 Insights
- July 2025 Insights
- June 2025 Insights
- May 2025 Insights
- April 2025 Insights
- March 2025 Insights
- February 2025 Insights
- January 2025 Insights
- December 2024 Insights
Visit the Guide to the Labour Force Survey for more information.