July 10, 2024
Canada
- Fewer people were working in June as employment fell by 1,400 jobs.
- Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined.
- The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.4%, reaching its highest point since January 2022.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+12,600), while the service sector saw job reductions of 14,100.
Labour force: 21,923,400 (+40,400)
Employment: 20,516,400 (-1,400)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment rose during the month by 4,500 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The unemployment rate increased slightly in June to 7.6%, hovering just below a 12-month high (7.6%).
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+2,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 2,100 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,352,100 (+5,300)
Employment: 1,250,000 (+4,500)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 549,000
- Employment: 512,900
- Unemployment Rate: 6.6%
- Labour Force Change: -900
- Employment Change: -1,700
- Unemployment Rate Change: +0.2