Prince Edward Island, July 2026 - Job market snapshot

Get a snapshot of key facts about the state of Prince Edward Island's labour market in the past month.

In July, employment declined by a modest 600 jobs (-0.6%) in Prince Edward Island compared to the previous month. Full-time employment dropped by a slight 800 over the last month, while part-time employment grew by 300. The labour force (those working or looking for work) was down by 1,400 people this month (-1.3%). The province's unemployment rate shrunk to 6.8% in July from 7.6% the previous month.

Prince Edward Island's job market by the numbers

Working population

96,000

Down -0.6% since June

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Down -0.8 pts since June

Source: Statistics Canada - Table 14-10-0287-01 - Labour force characteristics, monthly, seasonally adjusted and trend-cycle, last 5 months

Industries in focus

Manufacturing

Number of jobs increased 10.8%

June6,500

July7,200

Employment in the manufacturing industry was down by a sharp 1,500 (-17.2%) over the last 12 months, including a gain of 700 (+10.8%) in the last month. The industry's job vacancy rate in Q1 2026 was 2.8%, which was 0.7p.p. higher than the previous quarter.

Wholesale and retail trade

No significant change in employment since June

June13,700

July13,700

The number of jobs in the sector has grown 3,200 (+30.5%) over the last 12 months.

Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas

Number of jobs decreased -35.0%

June2,000

July1,300

Employment in the forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas industry slid by 700 (-35.0%) over the last 12 months, including a loss of 700 (-35.0%) in the last month.

Source: Statistics Canada - Table 14-10-0355-02 - Employment by industry, monthly, seasonally adjusted (x 1,000)

Last data refresh: 2026-08-07

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