Despite uncertainty surrounding U.S.–Canada trade relations and Canadian vehicle production, overall automotive employment remained relatively stable in June. Statistics Canada’s automotive employment data provide a broader view of the sector, while manufacturing employment overall was essentially unchanged from a year earlier.

The provided industry analysis puts combined automotive and related employment at approximately 616,700, up 0.5% from June 2025. Employment increased at automobile dealers, repair and maintenance businesses, and motor-vehicle manufacturers, while motor-vehicle parts and accessories manufacturing declined. This highlights how a significant portion of Canadian automotive employment is tied to selling and servicing vehicles rather than vehicle assembly alone.

For fleets, the data suggest that Canada’s broader automotive support network remains relatively stable despite pressure on manufacturing. However, manufacturing and parts-sector changes remain important to watch because they can eventually affect vehicle availability, parts supply, repair costs, and lead times. Statistics Canada also reports that roughly three-quarters of Canadian auto-manufacturing jobs were tied to U.S. demand in 2024, highlighting the sector’s exposure to cross-border trade conditions.