Alberta added 41,800 full-time jobs last month, cementing its position as Canada's leader in employment growth despite global economic headwinds affecting other provinces. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow highlighted the province's 3.4 per cent increase in employment over the past year, significantly outpacing the national average of 0.6 per cent. The province's economic diversification efforts, combined with competitive tax rates and a skilled w

Canada saw a modest decline in payroll employment in November 2025, with 26,200 fewer positions recorded than the previous month, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The decrease affected ten of the twenty sectors, particularly retail trade, manufacturing, and accommodation and food services. Despite this monthly pullback, annual figures showed marginal growth, with 48,300 more payroll positions than in November 2024. Average weekly earnings climbed to $1,317.16, m

Canada added 21,200 payroll positions in October, a modest 0.1% gain that reversed September's decline , according to Statistics Canada. Healthcare led growth with 10,300 new jobs, while finance, public administration, and transportation also posted gains. However, job vacancies dropped to 467,000—the lowest level since 2017—falling 3.9% from the previous month. Average weekly earnings reached $1,312, up 2.2% year-over-year, though the job vacancy rate slipped to 2.6%. The un

Manitoba's economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month. Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, while average hourly wages rose 4.1 percent. Both public and private sectors contributed to the expansion, reflecting broad-based economic momentum. Manitoba maintains one of the nation's three lowest

Canada added 60,000 jobs in September 2025, marking a 0.3% increase that partially offset recent employment losses, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey . The employment rate rose to 60.6%, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.1%. Job gains were concentrated among core-aged workers, with women aged 25-54 adding 76,000 positions and men in the same demographic gaining 33,000 jobs. Full-time employment surged by 106,000, though part-time work decl