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Canada Jobless Rate Lowest Since 1974
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 5.6 percent in November of 2018 from 5.8 percent in the previous month while markets had expected it to remain steady at 5.8 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since comparable data became available in 1976. The economy added 94.1 thousand jobs in November, after creating 11.2 thousand in October and compared with market consensus of 11 thousand. Full-time hiring grew (+89.9 thousand) and part-time jobs increased (+4.1 thousand).
Published on 2018-12-07

Canada Jobless Rate Falls to 3-Month Low of 5.8%
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 5.8 percent in October of 2018 from 5.9 percent in the previous month while markets had expected it to remain steady at 5.9 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since July mainly due to a 18.2 thousand dip in labor force. The economy added only 11.2 thousand jobs in October, after an increase of 63.3 thousand in September and compared with market consensus of 10 thousand. Full-time hiring grew (+33.9 thousand) while part-time jobs fell (-22.6 thousand)
Published on 2018-11-02

Canada Jobless Rate Falls to 5.9% in September
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 5.9 percent in September of 2018 from 6.0 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. The economy added 63,300 jobs after losing 51,600 in August and well above market consensus of a 25,000 gain. Part-time employment advanced (+80,200) while full-time employment dropped (-16,900).
Published on 2018-10-05

Canada Jobless Rate Rises to 6% in August
The unemployment rate in Canada rose to 6.0 percent in August of 2018 from 5.8 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 5.9 percent. Following two months of increases, employment decreased by 51,600, after creating 54,100 in July and well below market consensus of a 5,000 gain, as part-time employment dropped (-92,000) while full time advanced (+40,400).
Published on 2018-09-07

Canada Jobless Rate Falls to 5.8% in July
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 5.8 percent in July of 2018 from 6.0 percent in the prior month and below market expectations of 5.9 percent. The jobless rate fell back to its lowest on record, as employment increased by 54,000, after creating 31,800 in June and beating market consensus of 17,000, mainly due to gains in part-time work (+82,000) while full-time fell by 28,000.
Published on 2018-08-10

Canada Jobless Rate Hits 8-Month High of 6.0%
The unemployment rate in Canada rose to 6.0 percent in June 2018 from 5.8 percent in the previous month and compared with market expectations of 5.8 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since October, mainly as labor force grew by nearly 76 thousand, the biggest monthly increase in six years. The economy added 31.8 thousand jobs in June, after shedding 7.5 thousand in May and beating market expectations of 24 thousand, mostly part-time jobs (+22.7 thousand). Meantime, full-time positions were up by 9.1 thousand.
Published on 2018-07-06

Canada Jobless Rate Steady at 5.8% for 4th Month
The unemployment rate in Canada stood at 5.8 percent in May of 2018, the same as in the previous month and matching market expectations. The jobless rate remained at its lowest level since 1976 for the fourth consecutive month. Employment unexpectedly decreased by 7.5 thousand, against market expectations of a 17.5 thousand recovery. A decline in full-time work was only partially offset by an increase in part-time jobs, with main job losses being registered in health care and social assistance, manufacturing and construction.
Published on 2018-06-08

Canada Jobless Rate Unchanged at 5.8% in April
The unemployment rate in Canada remained unchanged at 5.8 percent in April of 2018 from the previous month and in line with market expectations. The jobless rate was at its lowest level since 1976 for the third consecutive month. Employment declined by 1,100, well below than an expected 17,400 gain, mainly due to job losses in wholesale and retail trade and in construction sector.
Published on 2018-05-11

Canada Jobless Rate Steady at 5.8% in March
The unemployment rate in Canada was unchanged at 5.8 percent in March of 2018 from the previous month, in line with market consensus. The jobless rate remained at its lowest level since 1976 for the second straight month. Employment rose by 32,300, more than an expected 20,000 gain, driven by job adds in construction and public administration as well as a recovery in full-time work (+68,300). In contrast, part-time employment was down (-35,900).
Published on 2018-04-06

Canada Jobless Rate Drops to 5.8% in February
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 5.8 percent in February of 2018 from 5.9 percent in January and below market expectations of 5.9 percent. Employment was up by 15,400, as an increase in part-time employment (+54,700) largely offset a decrease in full-time employment (-39,300).
Published on 2018-03-09

Canada Jobless Rate Edges Up to 5.9%
The unemployment rate in Canada increased to 5.9 percent in January of 2018 from an upwardly revised 5.8 percent in December and market expectations of 5.8 percent. Employment fell by 88,000, the most since January of 2009 as part-time employment declined by 137,000 while full-time employment was up by 49,000.
Published on 2018-02-09

Canada Jobless Rate Declines to Lowest in Over 40 Years
The unemployment rate in Canada fell to 5.7 percent in December of 2017 from 5.9 percent in November and well below market consensus of 6 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since comparable data became available in January 1976, as the economy added 79,000 jobs. Employment gains were concentrated in part-time work (54.9 thousand) while 23.7 thousand full-time jobs were added.
Published on 2018-01-05

Canada Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.9%, Lowest Since 2008
The unemployment rate in Canada declined to 5.9 percent in November of 2017 from 6.3 percent in October and well below market expectations of 6.2 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since February of 2008 as the economy added 80,000 jobs.
Published on 2017-12-01

Canada Jobless Rate Rises to 6.3% in October
Canada unemployment rate went up 0.1 percentage point to 6.3% in October of 2017, above market expectations of 6.2 percent as more young people joined the labor market. Overall, employment increased by 0.2 percent or 35 000 to 18.489 Million. Employment gains were driven by full-time work (+89,000), while fewer people worked part time (-53,000).
Published on 2017-11-03

Canada Jobless Rate Remains Lowest Since 2008
Unemployment Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 6.20 percent in September of 2017, matching the low of October 2008. Employment grew by 0.1 percent or 10,000 to 18,454 Million. Gains in full-time employment (+112,000) in September were mostly offset by declines in part time (-102,000).
Published on 2017-10-06

Canada Jobless Rate Drops to New 2008 Low of 6.2%
The unemployment rate in Canada fell to 6.2 percent in August of 2017 from 6.3 percent in July, beating market expectations of 6.3 percent. It reached a new low since October of 2008, the month prior to the 2008-2009 labour-market downturn. The economy added 22 thousand jobs, as more people were working in finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing as well as in transportation and warehousing.
Published on 2017-09-08

Canada Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2008
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 6.3 percent in July of 2017 from 6.5 percent in the previous month and better than market expectations of 6.5 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since October of 2008. The number of unemployed persons fell by 23.5 thousand while employed rose 10.9 thousand, beating market consensus of a 10 thousand increase
Published on 2017-08-04

Canada Jobless Rate Falls To 6.5% In June
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 6.5 percent in June of 2017 from 6.6 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.6 percent. The number of unemployed persons fell by 18.6 thousand while employed rose by 45.3 thousand, beating market consensus of a 10 thousand increase.
Published on 2017-07-07

Canada Jobless Rate Edges Up To 6.6%
The unemployment rate in Canada increased to 6.6 percent in May of 2017 from 6.5 percent in the previous month, which was the lowest since October of 2008. Figures came in line with market expectations. The higher unemployment rate results of more people participating in the labour market. The labour force increased by 78.4 thousand while the economy added 54.5 thousand new jobs. As a result, the number of unemployed increased by 23.9 thousand.
Published on 2017-06-09

Canada Jobless Rate At 8-1/2-Year Low Of 6.5% In April
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 6.5 percent in April of 2017 from 6.7 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since October of 2008, as the number of unemployed persons fell by 48.7 thousand while employed rose by 3.2 thousand, below market consensus of a 10 thousand increase.
Published on 2017-05-05

Canada Jobless Rate Rises To 6.7% In March
The unemployment rate in Canada increased to 6.7 percent in March of 2017 from 6.6 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. Employment rose by 19.4 thousand, beating market consensus of a 5 thousand increase, while the unemployment went up by 27.6 thousand.
Published on 2017-04-07

Canada Jobless Rate At 2-Year Low Of 6.6%
The unemployment rate in Canada decreased to 6.6 percent in February of 2017 from 6.8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 6.8 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since January of 2015. Employment rose by 15.3 thousand, beating market consensus of a 2.5 thousand increase.
Published on 2017-03-10

Canada Jobless Rate Falls To 6.8% In January
The unemployment rate in Canada declined to 6.8 percent in January of 2017 from 6.9 percent in December and below market expectations of 6.9 percent. Employment rose by 48.3 thousand, beating expectations of a 5 thousand decline for the second month.
Published on 2017-02-10

Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.9%
The jobless rate in Canada increased to 6.9 percent in December of 2016 from 6.8 percent in the previous month, in line with market expectations as more people participated in the labour market. Employment rose by 54,000 (+0.3 percent) in December, the result of gains in full-time work.
Published on 2017-01-06

Canada Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.8%
The jobless rate in Canada declined to 6.8 percent in November of 2016 from 7 percent in the previous three months, beating market expectations of 7 percent. It is the lowest unemployment rate in five months as the economy added 10.7 thousand jobs and fewer people looked for work.
Published on 2016-12-02

Canada Jobless Rate Remains at 7% in October
Unemployment Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 7 percent in October of 2016 as more people participated in the labour market (+46K). Employment rose by 44K (or 0.2 percent).
Published on 2016-11-04

Canada Jobless Rate Steady at 7% in September
The unemployment in Canada was recorded at 7 percent in September of 2016 unchanged from August. The figure came in line with consensus as more people participated in the labour market (+69K) while employment rose (+68K) and the number of unemployed persons barely changed.
Published on 2016-10-07

Canada Unemployment Rate Up to 7% in August
The jobless rate in Canada increased to 7 percent in August of 2016 from 6.9 percent in July. The figure came above market forecasts of 6.9 percent as 42.7 thousand people joined the labour force while employment increased by a better-than-expected 26.2 thousand jobs.
Published on 2016-09-09

Canada Jobless Rate Rises to 6.9% in July
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.9 percent in July 2016 from 6.8 percent in June. The figure came in in line with markets expectations, as more people searched for work and the economy shed 31,200 jobs last month, the most since November.
Published on 2016-08-05

Canada's Jobless Rate Falls to 6.8% in June
Canada's unemployment rate decreased to 6.8 percent in June 2016 from 6.9 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest reading July 2015 and well below markets expectations of 7 percent. Employment was unchanged (0.0 percent or -0.7 thousand) while the number of unemployed declined (-1.5 percent or -20.2 thousand).
Published on 2016-07-08

Canada Jobless Rate Drops to 6.9% in May
Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in May 2016 from 7.1 percent in April, hitting the lowest rate since July 2015. The figure came in better than markets expected, as fewer people searched for work while employment rose 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-06-10

Canada Jobless Rate Steady at 7.1% in April
Canada's unemployment rate was recorded at 7.1 percent in April of 2016, unchanged from the previous month and below market expectations of 7.2 percent. Employment was virtually unchanged (down 2,400 to 18.041 million) while unemployment decreased by 1,700 (or 0.1 percent) to 1.38 million.
Published on 2016-05-06

Canada Jobless Rate Down to 7.1%
Canada's unemployment rate decreased to 7.1 percent in March of 2016 from 7.3 percent in the previous month, well below market expectations of 7.3 percent. Employment increased by 41,000 (+0.2 percent) while unemployment went down by 25,500 (-1.8 percent).
Published on 2016-04-08

Canada Unemployment Rate at 3-Year High
Canada's jobless rate increased to 7.3 percent in February of 2016 from 7.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest reading since March of 2013 as the number of unemployed went up. In contrast, employment was virtually unchanged, as gains in part-time work were offset by losses in full time.
Published on 2016-03-11

Canada Unemployment Rate at 2-Year High
Canada's jobless rate unexpectedly increased to 7.2 percent in January of 2016 after being steady at 7.1 percent for two consecutive months. It was the highest reading since December of 2013. Employment was virtually unchanged in January (-5,700 or 0.0 percent) while the number of unemployed went up (+3,900 or 0.3 percent).
Published on 2016-02-05

Canada Jobless Rate Steady at 7.1% in December
Unemployment Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 7.10 percent in December of 2015. Employment edged up 23 Thousand or 0.1 percent to 18,010 Million.
Published on 2016-01-08

Canadian Unemployment Rate Edges Up
Canadian jobless rate increased to 7.1 percent in November of 2015 from 7.0 percent in the previous month and above market expectations. Employment decreased by 35.700 or 0.2 percent, while the number of unemployed went up by 0.9 percent.
Published on 2015-12-04

Canada’s Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 7.0%
Canadian jobless rate decreased to 7.0 percent in October of 2015 from a 7.1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations. Employment increased by 44.000 (+0.2 percent), bringing the number of people employed in Canada to over 18 million for the first time.
Published on 2015-11-06

Canadian Jobless Rate Highest Since March 2014
Canadian unemployment rate edged up to 7.1 percent in September of 2015, up from 7 percent in the previous month and missing market expectations of 6.9 percent. The number of unemployed went up by 1.4 percent while employment rose only by 0.1 percent.
Published on 2015-10-09

Canada Jobless Rate Rises to 7% in August
Canada's unemployment rate unexpectedly increased to 7.0 percent in August of 2015 after being steady at 6.8 percent for six consecutive months. An increase of 54,000 in full-time employment was mostly offset by a decline of 42,000 in part-time work.
Published on 2015-09-04

Canada Unemployment Rate Unchanged in July
Canada jobless rate held steady at 6.8 percent for the sixth consecutive month in July of 2015, as widely expected. The economy gained 6.6 thousand jobs.
Published on 2015-08-07

Canada Unemployment Rate Unchanged in June
Canada jobless rate held steady at 6.8 percent for the fifth consecutive month in June of 2015. The economy lost 6.4 thousand jobs while the labor force edged down.
Published on 2015-07-10

Canada Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.8% in May
Canadian jobless rate remained unchanged at 6.8 percent for the fourth consecutive month in May of 2015, as widely expected. Employment increased by 58.9 thousand driven by gains in private sector employment, while the number of people participating in the labour market also rose.
Published on 2015-06-05

Canada Unemployment Rate at 6.8% in April
Canadian jobless rate was steady at 6.8% for the third consecutive month in April of 2015. Employment decreased by 19.700, as gains in full-time work were more than offset by losses in part time.
Published on 2015-05-08

Canada Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.8%
Canadian jobless rate was recorded at 6.8 percent in March of 2015, the same as in the previous month as employment increased by a better-than-expected 29,000, driven by gains in part-time work.
Published on 2015-04-10

Canadian Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.8% in February
Canada’s jobless rate increased to 6.8 percent in February of 2015, up 0.2 percentage points over last month as more people searched for work.
Published on 2015-03-13

Canada’s Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 6.6%
Canadian jobless rate decreased to 6.6 percent in January of 2015 from 6.7 percent in the previous month as employment increased by 35,000 boosted by rise in part time employment.
Published on 2015-02-06

Canada Adds 121K Jobs in 2014
Employment increased by 121,000 or 0.7 percent in 2014, with the bulk of the growth in September and October. The unemployment rate declined 0.5 percentage points to 6.7 percent.
Published on 2015-01-28

Canadian Unemployment at 6.6% in December
Canadian jobless rate remained unchanged at 6.6 percent in December of 2014 as gains in full-time work were offset by losses in part time.
Published on 2015-01-09

Canadian Unemployment Rate Edges Up in November
Canadian jobless rate increased slightly to 6.6 percent in November of 2014 from 6.5 percent in the previous month. Employment decreased by 10,700 driven by drop in jobs in retail and professional services and part-time positions.
Published on 2015-01-09

Canada Unemployment Rate Down to 6-Year Low
Canadian jobless rate fell to 6.5 percent in October of 2014 from 6.8 percent in September. It is the lowest rate since November of 2008. Employment edged up for the second consecutive month by 43,100.
Published on 2014-11-07

Canada Unemployment Rate Falls in September
Canadian jobless rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 6.8 percent in September of 2014, the lowest since December 2008. Employment increased by 74,000, nearly all in full-time work.
Published on 2014-10-10

Canadian Unemployment Rate Unchanged in August
Canadian jobless rate remained unchanged at 7 percent in August of 2014 while employment unexpectedly fell including a record drop in private-sector jobs.
Published on 2014-09-05

Canada Corrects Jobs Report for July
Canada's jobs numbers for July have been corrected to show that employment rose by 41,700, not the 200 that statistics agency first reported last week. The agency failed to count workers who should have been categorized as full-time employees.
Published on 2014-08-15

Canada Unemployment Rate Falls to 7% in July
Canadian jobless rate fell to 7.0 percent in July of 2014, from 7.1 percent in the previous month, as the number of jobseekers fell.
Published on 2014-08-08

Canada Unemployment Rate Up to 7.1%
The Canadian economy lost 9400 jobs in June of 2014 and the jobless rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 7.1 percent, as more people were searching for work.
Published on 2014-07-11

Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 7% in May
Canada's jobless rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 7.0 percent as there were more people in the labour market. Employment edged up by 26,000 in May, driven by gains in part-time work.
Published on 2014-06-06

Canada Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.9% in April
Canada's jobless rate was unchanged at 6.9 percent in April as the number of people participating in the labour market edged down and employment decreased by 29,000.
Published on 2014-05-09

Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls for the First Time in 2014
In March of 2014, Canadian jobless rate fell to 6.9 from 7.0 percent in the previous month and 7.2 percent a year earlier. Employment increased by 42,900, driven by gains among youths, compared with a loss of 7,000 jobs in February.
Published on 2014-04-04

Canada Unemployment Rate Steady at 7%
In February of 2014, Canada's jobless rate remained unchanged at 7 percent. There has been little overall employment growth in Canada since August 2013.
Published on 2014-03-07

Canadian Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 7% in January
Canadian jobless rate declined 0.2 percentage points to 7.0 percent in January of 2014. Employment rose by 29,000 as a result of an increase in full-time work. Youth Unemployment was registered at 13.9 percent.
Published on 2014-02-07

Canada Unemployment Rate Rises in December
Canadian jobless rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 7.2 percent In December of 2013, as more people searched for work. Employment fell by 46,000 as a result of declines in full-time work.
Published on 2014-01-10

Canadian Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.9% in November
In November, Canada's unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 percent for the third month in a row. Employment continued on a slight upward trend for the third consecutive month, edging up 22,000.
Published on 2013-12-06

Canadian Unemployment Rate Steady at 6.9% in October
Employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate remained at 6.9 percent in October.
Published on 2013-11-08

Canada’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.9% In September
In September of 2013, Canadian jobless rate declined 0.2 percentage points to 6.9 percent as fewer youths searched for work. Employment was little changed.
Published on 2013-10-11

Canadian Unemployment Rate Down to 7.1% in August
In August of 2013, employment increased by 59,000, mainly in part-time work, and the jobless rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 7.1 percent. Over the six months to August, employment gains averaged 12,000 per month, lower than the average of 29,000 observed during the preceding six-month period.
Published on 2013-09-06

Canadian Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 7.2% in July
In July, Canada's jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 7.2 percent and employment decreased by 39,000 persons. The decrease in employment was driven by the public sector which lost 74,000 jobs mostly in health care and social assistance.
Published on 2013-08-09

Canadian Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.1% in June
In June of 2013, employment was virtually unchanged and the unemployment rate remained at 7.1 percent. Employment rose in professional, scientific and technical services, and declined in accommodation and food services as well as information, culture and recreation.
Published on 2013-07-05

Canada Unemployment Rate Down to 7.1% In May
Following little change the previous month, employment rose by 95,000 in May, with most of the increase in full-time work. This employment gain pushed the unemployment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 7.1%.
Published on 2013-06-07

Canada Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged At 7.2% in April
Following a decline the previous month, employment was little changed in April and the unemployment rate remained at 7.2%.
Published on 2013-05-10

Canada Unemployment Rate Up To 7.2% in March
Following an increase the previous month, employment declined by 55,000 in March, all in full time. The unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 7.2%.
Published on 2013-04-05

CANADA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS At 7% in FEBRUARY
Employment rose by 51,000 in February, following a slight decline the previous month. This increase was spread between full- and part-time work. The unemployment rate remained at 7.0% as more people participated in the labour force.
Published on 2013-03-08

Canada Unemployment Rate At 7% in January
Following two months of gains, employment decreased slightly in January (-22,000). A decline in the number of people looking for work pushed the unemployment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 7.0%.
Published on 2013-02-08

Canada Unemployment Rate At 7.1% in December
Employment rose by 40,000 in December of 2012, the fourth increase in five months. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 7.1%, the lowest in four years.
Published on 2013-01-04

Canada's Unemployment Decreased to 7.2% in November
The unemployment rate declined 0.2 percentage points from 7.4% in October to 7.2% in November.
Published on 2012-12-07

Canada's Unemployment Remained at 7.4% in October
Following two consecutive months of increases, employment in October was unchanged and the unemployment rate remained at 7.4%.
Published on 2012-11-02

Canada's Unemployment Remained at 7.4% in October
Following two consecutive months of increases, employment in October was unchanged and the unemployment rate remained at 7.4%.
Published on 2012-11-02

Canada's Unemployment Rate Up to 7.4% in September
Canada's employment increased for the second consecutive month in September, up 52,000, mainly in full-time work. The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 7.4% as more people participated in the labour market.
Published on 2012-10-05

Canada's Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.3% in August
After a decline in July, employment rose by 34,000 in August, the result of an increase in part-time work. The unemployment rate held steady at 7.3%.
Published on 2012-09-07

Canada's Unemplyment Rate Up to 7.3% in July
Following two months of little change, employment in July declined by 30,000, the result of losses in part-time work. The unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%.
Published on 2012-08-10

Canada's Unemployment Rate Down to 7.2% in June
In June, employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.2%, as fewer people searched for work.
Published on 2012-07-06

Canada's Unemployment Rate Unchanged in April
Following two months of large gains, employment was unchanged in May, and the unemployment rate remained at 7.3%.
Published on 2012-06-09

Canada's Unemployment Rate Up to 7.3% in April
Canada's employment increased by 58,000 in April, mostly in full-time work. This was the second consecutive month of notable gains after four months of little change. With more people searching for work, the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%.
Published on 2012-05-11

Canada's Unemployment Down to 7.2% in March
Following four months of little change, employment increased by 82,000 in March, mostly in full-time work. This brought the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.2%.
Published on 2012-04-05

Canada's Unemployment Rate Down to 7.4% in February
A decline in the number of people searching for work pushed the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.4%. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was up by 121,000 (+0.7%), with the bulk of the increase occurring in the first half of the period.
Published on 2012-03-09

Canada's Unemployment Rate Up to 7.6% in January
Canada's unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.6% as more people searched for work. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment rose by 129,000 (+0.7%), with most of the growth occurring in the first six months of this period.
Published on 2012-02-03

Canada's Unemployment Rate Up to 7.5% in December
Following two months of declines, employment rose slightly in December, up 18,000. The unemployment rate edged up to 7.5% as more people participated in the labour market. Over the past 12 months, employment growth totalled 1.2% (+199,000), with nearly all of the gains in the first half of the year.
Published on 2012-01-06

Canada's Unemployment Rate Raises to 7.4% In November
Following a notable decrease the previous month, employment edged down 19,000 in November, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 7.4%. Despite the recent declines, employment was up 1.2% (+212,000) from 12 months earlier.
Published on 2011-12-04

Canada's Unemployment Rate Up to 7.3% in October
Following an increase in September, employment declined by 54,000 in October, all in full time. October's loss pushed the unemployment rate up 0.2 percentage points to 7.3%. Over the last year, total employment has risen by 237,000 (+1.4%).
Published on 2011-11-04

Canada's Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.1% in September
Following two months of little change, Canada's employment rose by 61,000 in September, all in full time. This increase pushed the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.1%, the lowest rate since December 2008.
Published on 2011-10-07

Canada's Unemployment Rate up to 7.3% in August
Canada's employment was little changed for the second consecutive month in August and the unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%.
Published on 2011-09-09

Canada's Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.2% in July
The unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 7.2%, as fewer people participated in the labour market. Following three consecutive months of increases, employment was little changed in July.
Published on 2011-08-05

Canada's Unemployment Rate Unchanged in June
Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.4% as the number of people participating in the labour market increased. Employment rose for the third consecutive month, up 28,000 in June. Over the past 12 months, employment has grown by 238,000 (+1.4%).
Published on 2011-07-08

Canadian Unemployment Falls to 7.4% in May
Canadian employment rose by 22,000 in May, bringing gains over the previous 12 months to 273,000 (+1.6%). The employment increase in May, combined with a decline in the number of people looking for work, pushed the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.4%.
Published on 2011-06-10

Canada's Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.6% in April
Following two months of little change, Canada's employment rose by 58,000 in April, mainly in part time. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.6%. Compared with April 2010, employment has grown by 283,000 (+1.7%).
Published on 2011-05-07

Unemployment Rate in Canada Decreases to 7.7%
Canada's unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.7% in March. Over the past 12 months, employment has risen by 1.8% (+305,000).
Published on 2011-04-08

Canadian Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.8% in January
Canadian unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 7.8%, as more people searched for work. At the same time, employment rose for the second consecutive month in January, with a gain of 69,000. Compared with January 2010, employment was up 1.9% (+327,000).
Published on 2011-02-04

Unemployment Rate in Canada Held Steady in December
Employment edged up for the second consecutive month in December, with an increase of 22,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 7.6%. Compared with December 2009, employment increased by 2.2% (+369,000), following a decline of 1.1% the previous year.
Published on 2011-01-09

Canada's Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.6%
Canada's unemployment rate dropped in November to its lowest level in almost two years, as the economy generated 15,200 jobs, official data revealed Friday morning.
Published on 2010-12-05

Canada's Unemployment Rate Drops in October
In October, employment remained virtually unchanged for the second consecutive month, as full-time gains offset part-time losses. The unemployment rate edged down to 7.9% and has been around 8% for the past seven months.
Published on 2010-11-08