Calgary sees slight increase in unemployment for September

Calgary sees slight increase in unemployment for September

October 11, 2025 8:52 pm MST.

New unemployment numbers from Stats Canada show an increase of people looking for work in Calgary, with the city sitting at an 8.1 per cent jobless rate in September. Micah Quintin spoke with Calgarians about the new labour numbers.

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