06/07/2026
# WHY DON'T CANADIANS FEEL IT?
Canada added **87,800 jobs** in May.
Full-time employment jumped **154,000**.
Unemployment fell from **6.9% to 6.6%**.
Nearly **80%** of the **112,000 jobs** lost earlier this year have already been recovered.
That's what the headlines are celebrating.
But here's what Canadians are feeling.
Households now owe approximately **$1.86 for every $1.00** of disposable income.
That's a debt-to-income ratio of **186%**.
Wage growth slowed to **3.2%**.
Part-time employment fell by **66,200**.
The economy may be creating jobs.
But many families are still cutting back.
Less dining out.
Fewer vacations.
Delayed renovations.
Delayed retirement plans.
Delayed business expansion.
The reality is simple.
A stronger labour market doesn't automatically create stronger household finances.
Jobs are up.
Debt is up.
Pressure is up.
And that's why so many Canadians don't feel the recovery they're hearing about.
Because recovery isn't measured by job numbers.
It's measured by what is left in your bank account after the bills are paid.
Something changed after 2024.
Most families can feel it.
Many Canadians are quietly adjusting.
One income change can shake everything. A solid plan keeps you protected and on track.
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