August 9, 2023
Canada
- The number of people employed declined in July by 6,400 jobs.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The unemployment rate increased slightly in July to 5.5%, reaching its highest point since January 2022.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in July (-27,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 21,200 jobs.
Labour Force: 21,333,200 (+13,300)
Employment: 20,166,400 (-6,400)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in July, up from the prior month by 6,000 jobs.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 7.5%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in July (-200), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 6,200 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,305,500 (+13,000)
Employment: 1,207,700 (+6,000)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 536,800
- Employment: 495,200
- Unemployment Rate: 7.7%
- Labour Force Change: +7,000
- Employment Change: -500
- Unemployment Rate Change: +1.3