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Canada sees strong job growth in July
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate falling to a 2-year low of 6.4%. The job growth was evenly distributed between full and part-time work, and across various sectors. The report also showed an increase in jobs for women and youth, with the summer job market being better than last year.
The essential points
- 01Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, exceeding economists' forecasts.
- 02The unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, a 2-year low.
- 03Job growth was evenly distributed between full and part-time work.
- 04The report showed an increase in jobs for women and youth.
The full brief
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate falling to a 2-year low of 6. 4%.
The job growth was evenly distributed between full and part-time work, and across various sectors. The report also showed an increase in jobs for women and youth, with the summer job market being better than last year.