February 13, 2023
Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in January, up from the prior month by 150,000 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 5.0%.
- The goods producing sector added jobs (+25,400), while the services producing sector saw growth of 124,700 jobs.
Labour Force: 21,078,300 (+152,500)
Employment: 20,032,300 (+150,000)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment rose during the month by 6,100 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain.
- The growth occurred in both full time and part time positions.
- The unemployment rate declined slightly in January to 7.4%.
- The goods producing sector added jobs (+3,400), while the services producing sector saw growth of 2,900 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,294,200 (+5,700)
Employment: 1,198,500 (+6,100)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 528,100
- Employment: 501,600
- Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
- Labour Force Change: +3,500
- Employment Change: +9,400
- Unemployment Rate Change: -1.2