
Canada’s labour market is softening as the unemployment rate rises for a third consecutive month, offering some evidence the economy is finally slowing down. Statistics Canada reported Friday employment was little changed in July, falling by 6,400 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked up to 5.5 per cent as the economy struggles to create enough jobs to match the […]
Statistics Canada says 230,700 jobs were added in the month of June, almost all part-time. As pandemic restrictions began to ease across most of Canada, it’s a significant change from April and May, which both saw significant job losses. The number of full-time positions fell however, by about 33,200. Most of the job gains were […]
The latest Stats Canada numbers show Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in the country for the second month in a row. Economic and Trade Development Minister Jeremy Harrison says the good numbers are a result of the province’s handling of the pandemic. “People in this province have done a remarkable job in following public […]
Stats Canada says Saskatchewan’s job growth is remaining steady, with 3,900 new jobs introduced in the province last month compared to January of 2019. While the unemployment rate sat at six percent in January, job numbers were up by 1,200 compared to December of 2019. In a news release, Immigration and Career Training minister Jeremy […]
Good news on the job front on Friday. In June, employment was up by 9,200 jobs compared to June a year ago, with a record number of people working at just under 593,000. Jobs minister Jeremy Harrison says the numbers are tremendous. “9,200 jobs created year over year, 2,500 jobs created just from last month […]