Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July Statistics Canada finds immigrant participation in the labour market is approaching 2019 levels. Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s employment sees some recovery in June Canada added 231,000 jobs last month, not quite recovering from the losses of the previous two months. Canada saw some economic recovery in June, though gains in employment did not quite match up to losses from the third wave. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada lost more jobs amid third-wave restrictions Statistics Canada's snapshot of the labour market in May shows tighter restrictions led to more job losses, especially in part-time work. Employment in Canada fell for a second month in a row as provinces ramped up public health measures to flatten the curve on the third wave of coronavirus cases. By Shelby Thevenot
COVID-19 causing more long-term unemployment than 2008 recession Unemployment comes as a result of businesses adjusting to pandemic-related restrictions. The number of residents in Canada who are facing long-term unemployment saw a steep rise towards the end of 2020. By Mohanad Moetaz
January unemployment in Canada reached highest level since August, 2020 Employment losses were driven by part-time work, especially among youth Tighter coronavirus restrictions across Canada drove employment down in January, according to the new Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec sees record-low unemployment rate in February: Labour Force Survey Employment increases were seen in Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba Quebec employment rates have been on an upswing over the past three months, and in February, about 66,000 people got jobs in the province. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s unemployment rate hit record low in November Quebec, Alberta led provinces in employment last month Canada’s unemployment rate reached a record low in November, according to Statistics Canada’s monthly Labour Force Survey. By CIC News
