Canada recorded 55,579 mover households in June 2026, rising from 38,375 in May.
This represents a 44.8% month-over-month increase, reflecting a seasonal increase in completed relocations as Canada’s summer moving season progressed.
Completed Relocations Increase in June
Mover activity typically follows housing transactions and relocation planning with a lag, as home purchases, rental agreements, and moving preparations translate into completed moves.
Recent mover activity illustrates this seasonal progression:
- January 2026: 47,473
- February 2026: 26,204
- March 2026: 38,419
- April 2026: 45,270
- May 2026: 38,375
- June 2026: 55,579
June recorded the highest mover activity of 2026 to date, with completed relocations increasing as more households finalized their moves heading into the summer months.
Ontario Continues to Account for the Largest Share of Movers
Canada’s largest provinces continued to account for the majority of mover activity:
- Ontario: 25,102 (+37% MoM)
- Quebec: 10,848 (+35% MoM)
- British Columbia: 8,231 (+94% MoM)
- Alberta: 6,927 (+33% MoM)
Ontario accounted for approximately 45% of all mover households recorded nationally in June, while Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta remained the next largest mover markets.
All four major provinces recorded month-over-month increases, with British Columbia posting the largest percentage gain among the four.
Mover Activity Increased Across Every Province
Mover activity increased across all provinces during June, reflecting the seasonal progression of completed relocations.
Several provinces recorded notable month-over-month increases:
- Prince Edward Island: +123%
- Manitoba: +120%
- British Columbia: +94%
- New Brunswick: +90%
- Nova Scotia: +65%
- Saskatchewan: +44%
Although percentage changes tend to be more pronounced in provinces with smaller populations, every province recorded higher mover activity than in May.
Why This Matters for Marketers
Recent movers represent one of the highest-intent consumer audiences available.
These households have recently completed their move and are actively making purchasing decisions related to:
- Furniture and home furnishings
- Internet, utilities, and telecommunications
- Insurance and financial services
- Home improvement and renovation projects
- Local retail and service providers
Unlike pre-movers, who are still planning and researching, movers are actively establishing their new households and making immediate purchasing decisions.
This provides organizations with an opportunity to engage consumers while new purchasing habits and service relationships are still being established.
Bottom Line
June saw a broad-based increase in completed relocations across Canada, with mover activity rising in every province compared to May.
With more than 55,000 households completing a move during the month, the summer moving season continues to provide opportunities for organizations looking to reach consumers during an active stage of the customer lifecycle.
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