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June 03, 2026CANADA BUSINESS SECTOR LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY, Q1 2026 
Labour productivity of Canadian businesses fell at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 2.0% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, following a revised decline of 1.2% in Q4 2025. Hours worked rose 1.5% while output dropped 0.6%.
Total compensation per hour increased at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.5% in Q1 2026. Unit labour costs of Canadian businesses rose at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.6% in Q1 2026.
Statistics Canada. Table 36-10-0206-01 Indexes of business sector labour productivity, unit labour cost and related variables
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