Quebec registered an increase of 21000 more workers in December, which helped offset negative gains in December. Quebecers took up jobs in food services, accommodation, and manufacturing. There was a decline in the unemployment rate. Most people employed are in the age groups 15 and 24 and above 55.
In Manitoba, there was an increase of 2800 jobs with most people aged between 15 and 24 taking up part-time opportunities. There was a decline in full-time jobs.
Prince Edward Island had an increase of 1100 jobs in December, with the rate of unemployment standing at 7.9%. Most sectors recorded an increase except natural resources, which registered a decline.
In Nova Scotia, there was an increase of 6700 more people in employment. The main increase was in the social assistance, manufacturing, and health care sectors. However, there was a decline in both cultural and recreational sectors, with most youths taking up jobs.
In New Brunswick, there were more 5000 jobs with most people above 55 taking up jobs. Most jobs were in the public administration and accommodation sectors.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, there was a decline in the rate of employment by 5900 people. The decline was in social assistance and health care.
The situation was almost the same in British Columbia, which has a lower employment rate. In Alberta, there was no much change since only a few people opted for full-time employment. People aged between 15 and 24 tools up new jobs, although there wasn’t much change. Likewise, there was little change in the employment rates on ages between 25 and 54.
In Saskatchewan, the situation was almost similar to Alberta, and unemployment rates didn’t change. The decline in the manufacturing sector neutralized the gains noted in the service sector.
