February 8, 2022
Canada
- Employment fell sharply in January, down from the previous month by 200,100 jobs.
- The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The rate of unemployment rose sharply, going from 6.0% to 6.5%, influenced by the job reductions.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+22,900), while the service sector saw job reductions of 223,100.
Labour Force: 20,517,900 (-94,400)
Employment: 19,176,100 (-200,100)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment fell sharply in January, down from the previous month by 7,200 jobs.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 8.9%.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+4,700), while the service sector saw job reductions of 11,900.
Labour Force: 1,242,100 (-7,900)
Employment: 1,132,100 (-7,200)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 508,400
- Employment: 472,600
- Unemployment Rate: 7.0%
- Labour Force Change: -3,000
- Employment Change: +2,700
- Unemployment Rate Change: -1.1