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Our study emphasizes the importance of assessing the impact of both intensity and length of caregiving on labor force participation. Compared to non-caregivers, long-term and high intensity caregivers were significantly more likely to be completely retired, partly retired, and non-participants. Promoting partial retirement could help retain caregivers in the labor force. Objectives: To assess the association between caregiving length/intensity and labor force participation among middle-aged Canadians. Methods: We used baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Labor force participation status included working full-time, part-time, part retirement, complete retirement, and nonparticipation. We defined caregiving length as short-term versus long-term, and intensity as low, medium, and high. Multinomial logistic regressions and instrumental variable method were used. Results: Compared with non-caregivers, long-term and high-intensity caregivers were more likely to be completely retired, partly retired, and nonparticipants. Short-term and high-intensity caregivers were more likely to be completely retired, partly retired, and nonparticipants for women. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the importance of considering caregiving intensity and length. Prioritizing support for long-term and high-intensity caregivers and promoting partial retirement or part-time working opportunities could help retain caregivers in the labor force.