September 16, 2021
Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 90,200 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 7.5% to 7.1%, reaching its lowest point since
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 92,900 jobs.
Labour Force: 20,414,100 (+8,800)
Employment: 18,974,100 (+90,200)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 5,600 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part-time.
- The unemployment rate fell in the month to 9.4%, influenced by the solid job gains.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,900), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 8,400 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,237,000 (+2,400)
Employment: 1,121,100 (+5,600)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 504,600
- Employment: 465,100
- Unemployment Rate: 7.8%
- Labour Force Change: +1,300
- Employment Change: +3,900
- Unemployment Rate Change: -0.6