July 15, 2025
Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in June, up from the prior month by 83,100 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part-time.
- The unemployment rate declined slightly in June to 6.9%, influenced by the solid job gains.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+10,100), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 73,100 jobs.
Labour force: 22,613,700 (+61,000)
Employment: 21,061,200 (+83,100)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment fell sharply in June, down from the previous month by 7,900 jobs.
- The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part-time.
- The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 7.7%, influenced by the job reductions.
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+2,000), while the service sector saw job reductions of 9,700.
Labour Force: 1,372,500 (-2,000)
Employment: 1,267,200 (-7,900)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 561,200
- Employment: 523,600
- Unemployment Rate: 6.7%
- Labour Force Change: -2,700
- Employment Change: -3,400
- Unemployment Rate Change: +0.2