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Ontario Construction Sector Loses 8,700 Jobs in January

2/11/2026

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In January 2026, Ontario's construction sector lost 8,700 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 7.1% from 5.7% in December 2025.
The losses mark the lowest employment level since 2022 and hit young workers aged 15 to 24 at 10.6%.
Unemployment for workers aged 55 and over stood at 6.1%.
Overall, the sector shrank by 7,200 workers and posted a year-over-year loss of 25,800 compared with January 2025.

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Story summary

In January 2026, Ontario's construction sector lost 8,700 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 7.1% from 5.7% in December 2025.
The losses mark the lowest employment level since 2022 and hit young workers aged 15 to 24 at 10.6%.
Unemployment for workers aged 55 and over stood at 6.1%.
Overall, the sector shrank by 7,200 workers and posted a year-over-year loss of 25,800 compared with January 2025.