Family Office Briefing on research byMarcus & Millichap·Apr 15, 2026
Canada Employment - April 2026
Canada's job market shows signs of stabilization in March 2026 — family offices should consider co-GP opportunities in resilient sectors like industrial and healthcare.
2026
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| Employment Growth | 14,000positions |
| Participation Rate | 64.9% |
| Wage Growth | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing Employment Change | 2,500positions |
| Manufacturing Jobs Decline | ~3% |
| Manufacturing Employment Level | 4% |
| Industrial Vacancy Rate | 3.5% |
| Healthcare Employment Growth YoY | 3.3% |
| Healthcare Employment Growth Since 2022 | 15% |
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