Canada’s Employment Increased by 387,000 in February 2025
Canada’s Job Market Grows
In February 2025, Canada’s job market got a huge boost, with 387,000 new jobs added! The unemployment rate stayed at 6.6%, which means that while there are more jobs, not everyone who wants one has found one yet. However, this is still a positive sign for the economy.
More Jobs for Women Aged 25-54
Core-aged women, between 25 to 54 years old, saw a rise of 27,000 jobs, which means more women are entering or staying in the workforce. Their employment rate increased by 0.4%, and this is the second month in a row that women in this age group have seen job growth!
Wholesale and Retail Trade
When looking at industries in Canada, wholesale and retail trade had the biggest increase, adding 51,000 new workers. This sector grew by 1.7%, which is a lot compared to other industries. If you’re looking for a job, this might be a good sector to explore!
No Change for Youth and Men’s Employment
Interestingly, youth (16-24 years) and core-aged men didn’t see any change in their jobs from January to February 2025. However, both groups had a big jump in employment earlier, between November 2024 and January 2025, with 90,000 more jobs created.
Which Industries Are Growing the Most?
Certain industries like wholesale and retail trade, along with finance, insurance, and real estate, saw a higher increase in jobs compared to others. So, if you’re looking for a job in Canada, these sectors could be good places to focus on.
| Draw category | Number of invitations issued |
|---|---|
| Labour Impact/Express Entry | 168 |
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