Jobless rate remains at 5.8 per cent
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OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy lost a net 1,100 jobs in April, all in part-time employment, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
The jobless rate remained at 5.8 per cent.
Employment in the goods producing sector fell by 15,900 jobs, mostly in construction.
The services sector gained 14,800 positions, mostly in professional, scientific and technical services, as well as accommodation and services.
|
|
April 2018 |
March 2018 |
|
Jobs gain/loss |
-1,100 |
+32,300 |
|
Full-time |
+28,800 |
+68,300 |
|
Part-time |
-30,000 |
-35,900 |
|
Unemployment rate |
5.8 per cent |
5.8 per cent |
|
Participation |
65.4 per cent |
65.5 per cent |
|
Labour force |
19.759 million |
19.747 million |
The average hourly wage was $27.66 in April, compared to $26.77 in April 2017, a 3.3 per cent change.
