CTV News Calgary has reported:

Alberta’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4 per cent in September, below the national rate of 6.5 per cent, as employment in the province rose by 0.9 per cent, or 23,000 jobs. Statistics Canada released its September 2026 Labour Force Survey on Friday. Alberta’s rate was 6.8 per cent in August.

Among the province’s four largest cities, Edmonton recorded the highest unemployment rate at 6.9 per cent, unchanged from the previous month. Calgary and Red Deer each stood at 6.3 per cent. Calgary’s rate was down from 6.7 per cent in August, while Red Deer’s fell by a full percentage point from 7.3 per cent. Lethbridge was largely unchanged, slipping to 5.5 per cent from 5.6 per cent.

The survey also found that employment in Alberta’s education services sector fell 9 per cent year over year in September, a decline of 17,000 jobs.

“This is the first full month of labour market data following the latest round of U.S. tariffs, and Calgary’s economy continues to compare favourably with major Canadian cities,” said Brad Parry, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development. “Our diverse economy, lower direct exposure to tariff-affected industries and continued population growth are providing a structural buffer. As businesses navigate ongoing global uncertainty, Calgary’s labour market remains highly resilient.”