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Statistics Canada has released data indicating a slowdown in employment growth within the private sector, accompanied by a rise in the unemployment rate for the first half of 2024. This report provides insights into the economic conditions affecting Canadians. Inflation trends show a decrease, with headline inflation remaining below 3%
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for September 2024 reports an increase in employment across Canada by 47,000 jobs, representing a 0.2% rise. The national unemployment rate saw a slight decrease, dropping by 0.1 percentage points to 6.5%. The survey presents a varied picture of
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Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey for November 2024, indicating a rise in employment figures across the nation. The total employment in Canada was recorded at 20,647,000, which is a 0.2% increase from the previous month. This data provides a snapshot of the current employment
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The 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) assessed the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries participating in the assessment. Key
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Apprenticeship programs in Canada have shown signs of recovery in 2023, with new registrations and certifications continuing to rise. According to Statistics Canada, there were 70,521 new registrations in apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, marking an 8.0% increase from 2022 and surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 2019.
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The Labour Force Survey for November 2024 indicates a rise in Canada's unemployment rate to 6.8%, marking the highest level since January 2017, excluding the pandemic years. The number of unemployed individuals increased by 87,000, reaching a total of 1.5 million. This represents a 22.
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In the third quarter of 2024, labour productivity in Canadian businesses decreased by 0.4%. This marks the third consecutive quarter of decline, following a 0.1% decrease in the second quarter and a 0.2% decrease in the first quarter. The reduction in productivity is attributed to a slowdown
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In September 2024, payroll employment in Canada decreased by 57,400 positions, marking a 0.3% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of little change in August and an increase of 39,500 jobs in July. On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment rose by 94,900 jobs,
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Statistics Canada has released data on full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities for the academic year 2023/2024. The report indicates that there were 48,960 full-time teachers at Canadian universities during this period. Of these, 48.5% were professors at one of the 15 leading research universities that are
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In September 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits decreased by 9,600, representing a 1.9% drop from the previous month. This decline follows a period of relative stability in August. Despite this monthly decrease, the year-over-year figures show an increase of 23,000 beneficiaries,
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In August 2024, payroll employment in Canada saw a minor increase of 13,500 positions, following a rise of 39,500 in July and a decline of 22,900 in June. On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment increased by 176,700, marking a 1.0% rise. Average weekly earnings for
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The 2023 Employment Insurance Coverage Survey has provided new insights into the accessibility of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in Canada. According to the survey, the eligibility rate for regular EI benefits in 2023 was 83.1%, a decrease of 6.1 percentage points from 2022. This rate was slightly below