January 5, 2024
Canada
- The country experienced growth in employment in December, amounting to 100 jobs, making it the fifth consecutive monthly gain.
- Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined.
- The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 5.8%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in December (-42,900), while the services producing sector saw growth of 43,100 jobs.
Labour force: 21,557,800 (+4,800)
Employment: 20,312,600 (+100)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in December, up from the prior month by 8,500 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part time.
- The unemployment rate declined slightly in December to 7.3%, influenced by the solid job gains.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+2,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 6,500 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,324,900 (+7,900)
Employment: 1,228,400 (+8,500)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 541,300
- Employment: 508,600
- Unemployment Rate: 6.0%
- Labour Force Change: +2,600
- Employment Change: +6,300
- Unemployment Rate Change: -0.8