Saskatchewan reports strong job growth with 16,500 new positions added in November

Saskatchewan's labour market showed impressive strength in November, with Statistics Canada reporting 16,500 new jobs year over year, including 14,900 full-time and 1,600 part-time positions. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.6%, significantly below the national average of 6.5%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter highlighted Saskatchewan's robust economic performance, noting substantial gains in health care and social assistance, building and support services, and the agriculture sectors. Both Regina and Saskatoon experienced notable employment increases, with women's employment rising by 4.0% and men's by 1.6% compared to last year.

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