In Canada, the automotive sector saw modest changes in employment and average weekly earnings from January to February 2026, according to Statistics Canada. Employment in motor vehicle manufacturing fell from 36,071 to 35,521 workers, while average weekly earnings rose to $1,857.67. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing employment declined to 65,506, with earnings increasing to $1,404.16. Motor vehicle merchant wholesalers saw a slight drop in employment to 23,535, but wages climbed to $1,537.27. Automobile dealer employment slipped to 159,604, with earnings at $1,351.00. Across other subsectors, employment remained largely stable and earnings fluctuated, reflecting ongoing shifts within Canada’s automotive industry. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing employment remained nearly unchanged, moving from 17,916 to 17,863 workers, with weekly earnings around $1,355. Meanwhile, automotive repair and maintenance jobs rose slightly from 126,009 to 126,144 workers, with earnings increasing to $1,130.40.
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