Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, released on September 4, showed that the number of employed people across the country decreased by 41,700 in August, with the unemployment rate remaining at 6.4%. Alberta saw a decrease of 8,900 jobs, with the unemployment rate falling from 7.0% to 6.8%. Calgary experienced a decrease of 1,300 jobs, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.7%. Edmonton saw an increase of 2,200 jobs, with the unemployment …
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, released on September 4, showed that the number of employed people across the country decreased by 41,700 in August, with the unemployment rate remaining at 6.4%. Alberta saw a decrease of 8,900 jobs, with the unemployment rate falling from 7.0% to 6.8%. Calgary experienced a decrease of 1,300 jobs, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.7%. Edmonton saw an increase of 2,200 jobs, with the unemployment …