September saw 60,298 Canadian households flagged as pre-movers, a 5% gain from August and a 4% increase year-over-year compared to September 2024. After two months of decline, activity picked up, led by a strong rebound in Ontario and steady gains across several provinces.
🔍Provincial Highlights
Ontario surged to 30,475 households, up 6% month-over-month but still 5% behind last year’s level. The province continues to dominate national volumes.
Quebec tallied 10,326 pre-movers, up 11% MoM but down 6% YoY, maintaining its position as the second-strongest market.
British Columbia improved to 8,141, gaining 15% MoM though still 12% off from September 2024.
Alberta softened again to 6,639, slipping 9% MoM and 2% YoY.
Manitoba held steady at 1,292 (↑3% MoM, ↓6% YoY).
Saskatchewan fell to 1,059 (↓12% MoM, ↓3% YoY).
Nova Scotia dipped to 859 (↓13% MoM, ↓9% YoY).
New Brunswick eased to 932 (↓3% MoM, ↓6% YoY).
Newfoundland & Labrador recorded 430 households (↓4% MoM, ↓12% YoY).
Prince Edward Island was flat with 145 households (↑1% MoM, ↓19% YoY).
💡 What This Means for You
September’s rebound shows how dynamic the pre-mover market can be. Tens of thousands of Canadian households are preparing to relocate — and with each move comes a wave of spending on furniture, appliances, renovation services, insurance, and more.
With Cleanlist’s Pre-Mover data, you can pinpoint these households with accuracy and connect at exactly the right time. Whether your goal is to capture new customers, expand market share in high-growth provinces, or maximize campaign ROI, pre-mover insights give you the edge.
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