According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released on Friday, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was the second lowest among the provinces in November at 6.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted), which is the lowest in western Canada. “Saskatchewan continues to weather the storm caused by the fall surge of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Trade and Export Development Minister… Continue reading Saskatchewan Records Low Unemployment Rate
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Over 300 Sask. Doctors Sign Letter Demanding Government Take Action on COVID
Source: Jason Warick, cbcnews.ca, November 12, 2020 Many feel that record case numbers, hospitalizations in recent days suggest more needs to be done. Hundreds of Saskatchewan doctors have signed an open letter to the provincial government demanding more action to combat the spread of COVID-19. The letter, obtained by CBC News, was due to be posted… Continue reading Over 300 Sask. Doctors Sign Letter Demanding Government Take Action on COVID
Saskatchewan Unemployment Rate Lowest In Canada In October
According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released on November 6th, for the third consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada. Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate improved to 6.4 per cent in October, the lowest among the provinces (seasonally adjusted), and well below the national unemployment rate of 8.9 per cent. “In spite of… Continue reading Saskatchewan Unemployment Rate Lowest In Canada In October
1 million jobs were lost in Canada this March
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, April 9, 2020 Due to COVID-19, in March, 2.1 million workers either saw their hours dramatically cut down or didn’t work at all in the week of March 15 to 21. This means 3.1 million Canadians either lost their jobs or were forced to work significantly less than usual. Canada’s March labour… Continue reading 1 million jobs were lost in Canada this March
Sask. EI Cases Down 10%
Source: CBC News, July 14, 2019 Employment rose 3% from May 2018 to May 2019. In a potential sign of a strengthening economy, the number of people receiving employment insurance in Saskatchewan has declined over the past year. Between May 2018 and May 2019, Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in the number of… Continue reading Sask. EI Cases Down 10%
Alberta Government Rubbing Salt in the Wound
By Paige MacPherson, Taxpayer.com, September 27, 2016 The Alberta government does not control the price of oil. If it’s been said once, it’s been said a million times. It’s the main line of defense from the government when facing its fiscal critics. The Alberta government does not control the price of oil. However, the Alberta government… Continue reading Alberta Government Rubbing Salt in the Wound
Canada lost 5,700 jobs in January
Alberta had 10,000 fewer jobs, country’s unemployment rate inches up to 7.2% The Canadian economy lost 5,700 jobs in January and the unemployment rate inched up to 7.2 per cent. That’s worse than what economists were expecting — for the economy to add about 6,000 jobs during the month. Statistics Canada reported Friday that fewer people were… Continue reading Canada lost 5,700 jobs in January
Canada adds 12,000 jobs in September but unemployment rate rises to 7.1%
Canada’s economy added 12,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate increased slightly to 7.1 per cent because more people were also looking for work. Most of the jobs were part time, Statistics Canada said Friday, with 74,000 new part-time positions created during the month, offset by a loss of 62,000 full-time jobs. The drop-off in full-time jobs… Continue reading Canada adds 12,000 jobs in September but unemployment rate rises to 7.1%