September 12, 2023
Canada
- The country experienced growth in employment in August, amounting to 39,900 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time.
- The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 5.5%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 42,400 jobs.
Labour Force: 21,387,400 (+54,200)
Employment: 20,206,300 (+39,900)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew in the latest month by 200 jobs.
- Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined.
- The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 7.6%.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+2,100), while the service sector saw job reductions of 2,100.
Labour Force: 1,308,000 (+2,500)
Employment: 1,207,900 (+200)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 528,800
- Employment: 491,600
- Unemployment Rate: 7.0%
- Labour Force Change: -8,000
- Employment Change: -3,600
- Unemployment Rate Change: -0.7