Unemployment Rate

• London-St. Thomas jobless rate rose to 5.2% in May, StatCan says

  The unemployment rate in London, Ont., and St. Thomas rose to 5.2 per cent in May, up from 4.8 per cent in April.

  Economy

  Jun 10
  
• Women lead job growth as unemployment rate dips to 5.1%

  Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 per cent in May, the lowest level on record, according to Friday's Labour Force Survey results.

  Canada

  Jun 10
  
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• Unemployment rate drops to 5.2% in April, marking new low: Statistics Canada

  The unemployment rate in Canada dropped to its lowest point on record again last month as the economy added roughly 15,3000 jobs in April, according to Statistics Canada.

  Economy

  May 6
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• As pandemic restrictions wane, labour shortage persists for B.C. businesses

  The gap has a KFC in Nanaimo offering a $500 sign-on bonus, and help for new hires who need work visas or want permanent residency.

  Economy

  Apr 21
• Unemployment rate down in Saskatchewan compared to 2021

  Across Canada, the unemployment rate fell to 5.3 per cent, which is the lowest on record going back to 1976.

  Economy

  Apr 8
• Unemployment rate hit record low 5.3% in March: Statistics Canada

  Statistics Canada says the country's unemployment rate tightened to a record low of 5.3 per cent in March, with Ontario and Quebec among provinces showing record employment growth.

  Economy

  Apr 8
• Part-time employment up in Alberta, but province sees decline in full-time jobs

  Statistics Canada data shows that while part-time employment rose last month by 17,700 positions, Alberta lost 9,600 full-time positions in February.

  Economy

  Mar 11
• Canada adds 337K jobs in February, unemployment drops below pre-pandemic levels

  Statistics Canada says the country added 337,000 jobs in February, offsetting the loss of 200,000 positions the month before and driving unemployment to 5.5 per cent.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• Hamilton, Niagara Region jobless rates drop in January: Statistics Canada

  January was dominated by Omicron-related restrictions, but that didn't stunt regional job growth, according to StatCan.

  Economy

  Feb 4
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• London-St. Thomas unemployment rate starts 2022 at 6.3%

  The month of January was dominated by Omicron-related restrictions, which is reflected in the Statistics Canada data released on Friday for London-St. Thomas.

  Economy

  Feb 4