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76,000 New Jobs Created in Canada in January 2025
February 12, 2025
Ishita Soni
Introduction
In January 2025, Canada saw a significant rise in employment, with 76,000 more people finding jobs. This increase continues the positive trend from the past few months, showing steady growth in the Canadian job market.
Youth Employment Soars
The youth demographic (ages 15-24) experienced a notable increase in employment, with 31,000 more young people getting jobs. This is a great sign, as the employment rate for this age group has risen to 61.1%.
Manufacturing Leads Employment Growth
The manufacturing sector saw the largest gains in employment in January 2025. This suggests that industries in manufacturing are expanding, providing more opportunities for workers.
Employment gains across Canada
The table below lists the details of the employment gains across industries in Canada as of January 2025:
| Type Of Industry | Rise in employment | % of increase |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33,000 | 1.80% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 22,000 | 1.10% |
| Construction | 19,000 | 1.20% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 15,000 | 1.30% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 13,000 | 1.20% |
| Agriculture | 10,000 | 4.40% |
Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick saw the biggest job increases. See the table below for details of job growth across Canada in January 2025.
| Province | Rise in employment | % of increase |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 39,000 | 0.50% |
| British Columbia | 23,000 | 0.80% |
| New Brunswick | 2,900 | 0.70% |
Steady Growth in Employment: A Positive Trend
January 2025 marks the third consecutive month of employment growth in Canada, with earlier months in 2024 also showing improvements. This consistent rise is a positive sign for the Canadian economy.
Private Sector Seeing More Jobs
The private sector added a notable number of jobs too, with 215,000 more jobs compared to the previous year. Industries like manufacturing and professional, scientific, and technical services contributed the most to these job gains.
In conclusion, Canada’s employment numbers are looking up, with gains spread across various sectors and regions. The positive trend in employment is good news for the Canadian workforce, especially for youth and people in certain provinces.
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