December 9, 2025
Canada
- Employment grew in the latest month by 53,600 jobs.
- Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined.
- The unemployment rate fell in the month to 6.5%, reaching
- The goods-producing sector added jobs (+11,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 42,800 jobs.
Labour force: 22,613,400 (-25,700)
Employment: 21,135,500 (+53,600)
Atlantic Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in November, up from the prior month by 7,700 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The unemployment rate fell in the month to 7.5%, influenced by the solid job gains.
- The services-producing sector gained 3,500 jobs in the month of October, while the goods-producing sector saw a decline of 4,800 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,373,900 (+1,700)
Employment: 1,271,300 (+7,700)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 561,000
- Employment: 523,600
- Unemployment Rate: 6.7%
- Labour Force Change: +2,300
- Employment Change: +2,600
- Unemployment Rate Change: 0.0