Canada Labour Force Survey
- Last Updated: Jan 8 2021, 08:32 EST
- Next Release: Feb 5 2021, 08:30 EST
- Site: http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&lang=en&db=imdb&adm=8&dis=2&SDDS=3701
- Category: Employment
- Source: Statistics Canada
- Region: Canada
The Canada Labour Force Survey data are used to produce the well-known unemployment rate as well as other standard labour market indicators such as the employment rate and the participation rate. The LFS also provides employment estimates by industry, occupation, public and private sector, hours worked and much more, all cross-classifiable by a variety of demographic characteristics. Estimates are produced for Canada, the provinces, the territories and a large number of sub-provincial regions. For employees, data on wage rates, union status, job permanency and establishment size are also produced. These data are used by different levels of government for evaluation and planning of employment programs in Canada.
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Canada Unemployment Rate
| Current (Dec 2020) | Previous (Nov 2020) | % Chg Prev | % Chg 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.60% | 8.50% | 1.18% | 53.57% |
Major Canada Labour Force Survey Indicators
| Indicator | Period | Value | % Chg Prev |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Employment | Dec 2020 | 18.55M | -0.34% |
| Canada Employment Net Change | Dec 2020 | -62.60K | |
| Canada Employment Rate | Dec 2020 | 59.30% | -0.34% |
| Canada Full-time Employment | Dec 2020 | 15.19M | 0.24% |
| Canada Labour Force | Dec 2020 | 20.31M | -0.21% |
| Canada Labour Force Participation Rate | Dec 2020 | 64.90% | -0.31% |
| Canada Not in Labour Force (NSA) | Dec 2020 | 11.19M | 1.30% |
| Canada Part-time Employment | Dec 2020 | 3.365M | -2.86% |
| Canada Population | Dec 2020 | 31.30M | 0.07% |
| Canada Unemployment | Dec 2020 | 1.756M | 1.19% |
| Canada Unemployment Rate | Dec 2020 | 8.60% | 1.18% |
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