Job growth in Canada exceeded expectations in November Canada added 154,000 jobs in November and unemployment fell to 6%. With employment soaring beyond predictions and unemployment dropping to near pre-pandemic levels, new labour force data suggest that Canada is on its way to a full economic recovery. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada had more than 1 million job vacancies in September Statistics Canada's job vacancy report suggests more employers are hiring, but there remain many vacant positions. Canada’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada report. By Kareem El-Assal
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
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
Sponsor Content Why Canada is prioritizing immigration during the pandemic Scotiabank economist Marc Desormeaux shares why immigration is a key national priority. Population and labour force growth are important to keeping the Canadian economy strong. By Scotiabank
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
