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Statistics Canada Updates Employment Insurance Data to June 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

The revision improves the accuracy of EI statistics, aiding government planning and economic analysis of unemployment support across regions.

What happened

Statistics Canada has released updated Employment Insurance (EI) data covering the period through June 2026. The agency revised the EI series back to January 2023 to incorporate more accurate seasonal patterns and enhanced geographical allocation. The revised tables are now available on the Statistics Canada website for public access. A new data release for July 2026 is scheduled for September 17. The update provides analysts and policymakers with more reliable information on EI claims and trends across Canada.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Employment Insurance, June 2026

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