October 25, 2024
Canada
- The number of people employed increased in September by 46,700 jobs.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The unemployment rate declined slightly in September to 6.5%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in September (-3,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 50,200 jobs.
Labour force: 22,010,500 (+15,900)
Employment: 20,582,400 (+46,700)
Atlantic Canada
- The Atlantic Region experienced a reduction in employment in the month, shedding 100 jobs.
- Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time.
- The unemployment rate fell in the month to 7.3%.
- The goods-producing sector lost jobs in September (-300), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 300 jobs.
Labour Force: 1,346,900 (-3,200)
Employment: 1,249,000 (-100)
Nova Scotia
- Labour Force: 551,200
- Employment: 516,100
- Unemployment Rate: 6.3%
- Labour Force Change: +1,200
- Employment Change: +3,000
- Unemployment Rate Change: -0.4