Saskatchewan added 2,600 jobs in August while national employment contracts

Saskatchewan created 2,600 jobs in August 2026, contrasting sharply with a broader national decline of nearly 42,000 positions across Canada. The provincial unemployment rate reached 6.0%, the third-lowest among Canadian provinces and below the national average. Private sector growth led the provincial gains, adding 18,200 jobs compared to August 2025, a 4.9% year-over-year increase. Major sector improvements included construction adding 6,100 jobs, manufacturing adding 4,900, and finance, insurance, real estate, and leasing adding 3,500 positions. Urban centers also recorded year-over-year employment gains, with Regina adding 5,000 positions and Saskatoon adding 1,300.

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