Employment in Canada continues to rise
More Canadians and immigrants are settling into jobs after a long pandemic.
In August, most provinces have already implemented their plans to lift the restrictions. Most non-essential businesses are now open, and Canada is already letting in vaccinated tourists.
A Statistics Canada study of the Canadian labour market showed that employment in the country is almost back to what it was before the pandemic. The number of jobs increased by 90,000 in August. Growth was especially notable in the service sector, particularly hospitality, in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. Unemployment in August was at its lowest level since the pandemic began at 7.1%. Average wages were also up, by about 5%.
There is also an upward trend in employment among immigrants who have lived in Canada for less than 5 years. More than 70% of them are employed, while among the Canadian population just over 60% of people are working.
Despite a strong economic recovery, Canadian businesses are understaffed. Even though working conditions are improving and wages are rising, Canadians are still quitting their jobs or changing fields, and many of them are not even planning to reenter the workforce. So now more than ever, the country needs immigrants willing to work.
