Unemployment rate among immigrants is the lowest of any August on record “As more Canadians reach retirement age and exit the labour force, immigration becomes particularly important in supporting labour force growth.” — Labour Force Survey, August 2022. Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey (LFS) for the month of August 2022. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Unemployment rate among Canadian immigrants at historic low The new Labour Force Survey reveals unemployment for very recent immigrants is the lowest on record and employment is growing faster than Canada's population. The unemployment rate for immigrants who landed in Canada within the past five years was at a record low according to Statistics Canada’s March Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada nears record-low unemployment rate in February Statistics Canada's February Labour Force Survey reports that unemployment in Canada dropped to 5.5 last month, lower than in February 2020. Canada’s labour force made a full recovery in February as Omicron-related public health measures lifted in several provinces. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s employment growth slows in January due to Omicron Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey results say Canada lost 200,000 jobs in January. The surge of Omicron cases in Canada forced businesses to close in January. As a result, Canada lost 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5%. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada added 55,000 jobs in December A greater proportion of core-aged newcomers were employed than before the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey. Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s employment remained steady in October Labour shortages persist in hard-hit industries despite upward trends in overall employment rates. Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment regains pre-pandemic levels in September Employment returned to its February levels last month, and employment continues to increase for very recent immigrants. Canada’s economy gained 157,000 jobs last month, bringing the employment rate to within a percentage point of pre-pandemic levels. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada recovers 90,000 jobs in August Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey suggests Canada's economy is continuing on an upward trajectory. The number of people employed in Canada almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels in August, according to the newest Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
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
