---
title: "Canada’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.9% in June, the first decline since January, driven by a surp"
description: "Canada’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.9% in June, the first decline since January, driven by a surprise gain of 83,100 jobs mostly part-time. While the labor market showed resilience, long-term unemp"
type: "topic"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000140519.md"
published_at: "2025-07-11T13:25:10.000Z"
author: "[StockMarket.News](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/21806507)"
---

# Canada’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.9% in June, the first decline since January, driven by a surp

Canada’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.9% in June, the first decline since January, driven by a surprise gain of 83,100 jobs mostly part-time.

While the labor market showed resilience, long-term unemployment remains high, and looming U.S. tariffs continue to pose risks to key industries.

Source: StockMarket.News

---

> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.