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Manitoba Employment Trends

The unemployment rate in Manitoba was 5.3% as of June 2026, down 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.

There were 300 more full-time jobs in June 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 700 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 400 total jobs in June.

Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in April 2026 and now stands at a record high.

* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.


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