January 9, 2023
Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in December, up from the prior month by 104,000 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time.
- The unemployment rate declined slightly in December to 5.0%, influenced by the solid job gains.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+22,200), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 81,700 jobs.
Labour Force: 20,807,100 (+91,200)
Employment: 19,770,300 (+104,000)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in December, up from the prior month by 6,800 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 7.8%.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+1,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 5,700 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,276,000 (+12,500)
Employment: 1,176,600 (+6,800)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 518,100
- Employment: 483,200
- Unemployment Rate: 6.7%
- Labour Force Change: +4,500
- Employment Change: +700
- Unemployment Rate Change: +0.7