Canada's job growth marks highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs added in April 2023.

Highlights: Canada sees consistent job growth in April 2023 with 40,000 new jobs added

• Canada produced 41,000 jobs in April.
• Canada has consistently been creating jobs for the last eight months straight.
• Ontario saw the highest number of employment (33,000) in April.
• Around 18% of the people employed were working part-time earlier.
• The average hourly wages for April increased to 5.2%.
• The most number of jobs were created in the retail trade sector.

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Canada sees consistent job growth

Canada was able to produce 41,000 jobs in April, despite the rate hikes by the Canadian Central Bank. However, the unemployment rate remained the same at 5%.

The country has consistently been producing jobs for the last eight months straight. This consistent job growth was last seen in Canada in 2017. Ontario saw the highest number of employment (33,000) in April.

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Most of the employed ones were part-timers

Around 18% of the people employed were working part-time earlier. The average hourly wages for the month of April increased to 5.2%.

Industry-wise increase in employment

The table below demonstrates the industry-wise increase in employment in April.

Industry	Increase in Employment in April
Retail Trade	24,000
Information, Culture and Recreation	16,000
Educational Services	15,000

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