Saskatchewan's job market demonstrates strong growth with 14,000 new positions and a 5.5% unemployment rate

Saskatchewan's labour market demonstrated remarkable strength in October, adding 14,000 jobs compared to the previous year—a 2.3% increase that ranks second-highest among Canadian provinces. The province's unemployment rate dropped to 5.5%, significantly lower than the national average of 6.9%, placing it as the second-lowest in the country. October saw record-breaking employment figures with 621,800 people working across Saskatchewan, including 514,500 in full-time positions. Both Regina and Saskatoon experienced growth, with Regina adding 9,200 jobs and Saskatoon gaining 1,900 positions. The healthcare and construction sectors led the expansion, contributing 7,300 and 4,400 new jobs, respectively.

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