The authors investigate the negative impact of the pandemic on unemployment, labour force participation, hours and wages in Canada. The largest effects observed were for younger, unmarried, less-educated workers. Results also suggest that the impact of the pandemic was significantly worse for those more exposed to the disease or working in proximity to coworkers. The effects were significantly less severe for essential workers and those who could work remotely. In terms of mental health consequences, using the Canadian Perspective Survey, the authors found that individuals absent from work due to COVID-19 were more likely to fear meeting financial obligations and losing their job.