Atlantic Labour Market Brief: September 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

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