Canada's employment increases in November
Summary
Canada's employment rose by 54,000 in November, driven by part-time work gains, with the unemployment rate falling to 6.5 percent.
Key Points
- Canada's employment increased by 54,000, or 0.3 percent, in November.
- The employment rate rose to 60.9 percent while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 percent.
- Employment gains were seen in health care, social assistance, accommodation, food services, and natural resources.
- Employment decreased in wholesale and retail trade, and job security perception declined compared to last year.
