October 10, 2023
Canada
- Employment grew at a strong pace in September, up from the prior month by 63,800 jobs.
- The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions.
- The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 5.5%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in September (-10,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 74,300 jobs.
Labour Force: 21,459,200 (+71,800)
Employment: 20,270,100 (+63,800)
Atlantic Canada
- The Atlantic Region experienced growth in employment in September, amounting to 2,600 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The unemployment rate fell in the month to 7.5%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in September (-5,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 7,900 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,308,700 (+700)
Employment: 1,210,500 (+2,600)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 531,500
- Employment: 494,800
- Unemployment Rate: 6.9%
- Labour Force Change: +2,700
- Employment Change: +3,200
- Unemployment Rate Change: -0.1