Atlantic Labour Market Brief: October 2020

Canada

Employment grew at a strong pace in October, up from the prior month by 83,600 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time. The unemployment rate declined slightly in October to8.9%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+17,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 66,000 jobs.

Labour Force: 20,370,300 (+67,800) Employment: 18,553,500 (+83,600)

Atlantic Canada

Employment grew at a strong pace in October, up from the prior month by 12,200 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 10.1%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+4,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 7,600 jobs.

Labour Force: 1,234,300 (+11,200) Employment: 1,109,700 (+12,200)

Nova Scotia

• Labour Force: 502,400
• Employment: 458,500
• Unemployment Rate: 8.7%
• Labour Force Change: +7,900
• Employment Change: +2,800
• Unemployment Rate Change: +0.8

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