Inflation Up 4.7 Percent, According To Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada revealed that inflation in the country continues to rise at rates not seen in almost two decades.
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Unemployment Down Across Atlantic Canada
According to Statistics Canada, both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick saw their unemployment rates go down last month, although neither drop was significant.
Maritime Cities Show Job Gains As National Unemployment Drops
Employment in New Brunswick rose by 0.3 percent last month, an increase of roughly 3000 jobs, marking the province’s second consecutive monthly increase.
Thousands Of New Jobs Created In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Last Month
More than 7,000 new jobs were created in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick last month, but unemployment in the region remains high.
Comin’ Back Up The Road? People From Ontario Move East
The annual population estimates for Canada and the provinces were published this week by Statistics Canada and David Campbell says there is good and not-so-good news in there for New Brunswick.
Atlantic Chamber Says Inflation Will Hurt Businesses And Consumers
By far the biggest concern for the chamber is the sky-rocketing cost of fuel. According to StatsCan, the cost of fuel was more than 32 percent higher in August compared to a year prior.
70 Percent Of New Brunswick University Grads Stay In The Province
70 percent of New Brunswick university graduates and 90 percent of community college graduates were still in the province a year after graduating.
Halifax Lost 800 Jobs In April, Amid Third Wave Of Covid-19
According to the latest report by Statistics Canada, the hardest-hit sectors included goods-producing, construction, wholesale and retail, accommodation and food service, and agriculture.
N.B. Adds 4,100 Jobs, Unemployment Drops To 8.5 Percent
The latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada indicated a positive month for New Brunswick’s job force, especially when compared to its provincial counterparts.
Halifax Employment Growth Continues, 2,400 Jobs Added Last Month
Halifax’s labour force keeps growing, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
