New data from Statistics Canada shows that in March 2026, Canadians earned an average of $1,333 per week, marking a 3.5 per cent increase from the previous year.Weekly work hours averaged 33.4, slightly down from last year.Nunavut topped the earnings list at $1,874.95 per week, nearly $700 higher than Prince Edward Island at the bottom with $1,177.97.Other high-earning regions included Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, and Ontario.All provinces saw wage increases over the past year, with Nunavut seeing the largest growth at 7.8 per cent and Newfoundland and Labrador the smallest at 1.2 per cent.Despite these increases, Canadians are feeling financial pressure due to inflation, which rose to 2.8 per cent in April 2026, partly driven by higher gas prices linked to international tensions.Surveys indicate that 35 per cent of Canadians plan to reduce spending this summer, with 44 per cent citing fuel costs as the primary reason.Many Canadians are adjusting by using loyalty points or opting for more affordable choices.Job vacancies in March 2026 stood at 500,300, a 3.

2 per cent decline from the previous year, with certain sectors like utilities and information industries seeing increases, while arts and other services saw declines.Saskatchewan was the only province with a month-to-month increase in vacancies.Overall, the data highlights both rising wages and ongoing economic pressures across Canada.