Labour Force Survey Results - October 2026

The October 2026 Greater Sudbury Labour Force Survey results are in!

Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening in our local labour market:

Labour force: 106,800 (the number of adults either working or actively looking for work).

Unemployment rate: 5.6%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7% and Canada is 6.5%.

Employment: 100,900, (including employees and self‑employed) down from 101,400 in September 2026.