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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

Employment drops as Canada introduces stricter health measures Third wave of pandemic leads to 207,000 job losses.

Canada saw its unemployment rate increase more than 8 per cent in April 2021, as employment fell by 207,000.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canada adds 303,000 jobs in March Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows fast economic growth in March, but gains may not last.

Canada’s economy grew even closer to pre-pandemic levels in March.

By Shelby Thevenot

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Employment in Canada falls for the first time since April Public health measures play a crucial role in labour market conditions.

For the first time since April 2020, employment fell by 63,000 jobs in December, equivalent to 0.3 per cent.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August More Canadians are returning back to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s economic recovery is continuing.

Some 3 million jobs were lost following lockdowns introduced across Canada in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus. 

By Alexandra Miekus