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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2025

May 16, 2025

Canada The country experienced growth in employment in April, amounting to 7,400 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.9%, reaching its highest point since September 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-33,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 40,300 jobs. Labour force: 22,517,400 (+46,700) Employment: 20,969,300 (+7,400) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in April, down from [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: February 2025

March 10, 2025

Canada More people were working in February, with the addition of 1,100 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.6%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in February (-19,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 20,600 jobs. Labour force: 22,467,200 (-16,800) Employment: 20,994,500 (+1,100) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: January 2025

February 10, 2025

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in January, up from the prior month by 76,000 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 6.6%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+53,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 22,500 jobs. Labour force: 22,484,000 (+61,200) Employment: 20,993,400 (+76,000) [...]

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Occupational Outlook 2024-2026, Nova Scotia

January 20, 2025

Each Year, Service Canada Forecasts Nova Scotia’s Job Market: Updated Outlook for 2024-2026 Service Canada has released its latest three-year occupational employment prospects for Nova Scotia, providing insight into job growth, attrition, and employment opportunities across the province. The 2024-2026 analysis is based on macroeconomic, demographic, and industry trends, as well as occupation-specific factors influencing labour demand. This report outlines the key highlights, including opportunities in the IT sector, healthcare, [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2024

January 10, 2025

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in December, up from the prior month by 90,900 jobs, making it the fifth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate declined slightly in December to 6.7%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+22,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 68,400 jobs. Labour force: 22,230,400 (+66,700) Employment: 20,738,300 (+90,900) [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: November 2024

December 10, 2024

Canada Employment grew in the latest month by 50,500 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.8%, reaching its highest point since September 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in November (-20,800), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 71,500 jobs. Labour force: 22,163,700 (+137,800) Employment: 20,647,400 (+50,500) Atlantic Canada Employment expanded at [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: October 2024

November 14, 2024

Canada Employment expanded at a moderate pace in the month, up 0.8% on an annualized basis. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.5%. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+13,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 900 jobs. Labour force: 22,025,900 (+15,400) Employment: 20,596,900 (+14,500) Atlantic Canada Employment expanded at a moderate pace in the month, up [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: September 2024

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 [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2024

September 9, 2024

Canada The number of people employed increased in August by 22,100 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment increased this month to 6.6%, its highest since September 2021. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+2,700), while the service sector saw growth of 19,500 jobs. Labour force: 21,994,600 (+82,500) Employment: 20,535,700 (+22,100) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the previous [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2024

August 12, 2024

Canada The number of people employed declined in July by 2,800 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.4%. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+12,100), while the service sector saw job reductions of 14,800. Labour force: 21,912,100 (-11,300) Employment: 20,513,600 (-2,800) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in July, down from the previous month by 6,500 jobs. Part-time [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2024

July 10, 2024

Canada Fewer people were working in June as employment fell by 1,400 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.4%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+12,600), while the service sector saw job reductions of 14,100. Labour force: 21,923,400 (+40,400) Employment: 20,516,400 (-1,400) Atlantic Canada Employment rose during the month by 4,500 jobs. [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2024

June 10, 2024

Canada Employment rose during the month by 26,700 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.2%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-20,700), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 47,400 jobs. Labour force: 21,883,000 (+54,500) Employment: 20,517,800 (+26,700) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2024

May 13, 2024

Canada More people were working in April, with the addition of 90,400 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.1%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-10,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 100,700 jobs. Labour force: 21,828,500 (+107,500) Employment: 20,491,100 (+90,400) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in April, [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: February 2024

March 14, 2024

Canada More people were working in February, with the addition of 40,700 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in February to 5.8%, reaching its highest point since January 2022. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in February (-6,300), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 46,900 jobs. Labour force: 21,663,300 (+76,400) Employment: 20,402,900 (+40,700) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: January 2024

February 15, 2024

Canada Employment rose during the month by 37,300 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The unemployment rate declined slightly in January to 5.7%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in January (-23,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 60,400 jobs. Labour force: 21,586,900 (+18,200) Employment: 20,362,200 (+37,300) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in January, up from the [...]

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