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Posted on May 14 2024

Canada's employment increases by 90,000 and average salaries reach $35 per hour in April 2024

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By  Editor
Updated May 14 2024

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Highlights: Canada's employment increases in April!

  • The employment rate in Canada increased by 0.4% in April 2024.
  • In April, Canada’s employment increased by 90,000, and average hourly salaries reached $35.
  • Employment increased in certain industries, such as professional, scientific, and technical services, accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and natural resources.
  • Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick are a few Canadian provinces where the employment rate increased in April.

 

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The employment rate increased by 0.4% in April

The employment rate increased by 90,000 in April, following a 0.4% change from March. The employment gains were managed by part-time employment. On a year-over-year basis, the part-time employment rate increased by 2.9%, while the full-time employment rate increased by 1.7% in April. Employment increased in industries such as professional, scientific, and technical services, accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and natural resources. Average salaries reached $35 per hour in April.

 

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Employment increases in a few industries

In April, employment increases in a few service-producing industries, such as:

  • Professional
  • Scientific and technical services
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Natural resources

In the past 12 months, the highest employment growth has been seen among people working in hospitals, social assistance, and nursing and residential care facilities.

Industry

Employment Rate

Hospitals

9.8%

Social assistance

8.6%

Nursing and residential care facilities

8.3%

 

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Employment raised in a few Canadian provinces

Employment increased in a few provinces of Canada in April.

Province/Territory

Employment Rate

Ontario

0.3%

British Columbia

0.8%

Quebec

0.4%

New Brunswick

2.0%

 

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