Canada added 15K jobs in October, unemployment steady at 6.5%

Labour Force Survey Analysis (November 2024)

Canada’s labor market experienced some notable shifts last month, with a strong increase in employment in business and building services, which saw a gain of 29,000 jobs. However, the finance and insurance sector reported a loss of around 13,000 positions, marking a (statistically) significant contraction. Similarly, the public sector continued to show …