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The unemployment rate in Canada has reached an all-time low
The unemployment rate in Canada has reached historic low levels. However, will the market maintain this trend? Read this article and understand.
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by José Gonçalo
The current state of the labor market in Canada
In fact, in Canada, there are many jobs and companies in the country are willing to pay more to have employees. In fact, that’s what the unemployment rate in Canada revealed.
After a major shock that generated a movement of mass layoffs during the pandemic, Canada is experiencing a historic moment. Since unemployment began to be measured, this rate has never been lower.
Despite the large volume of hiring in recent months, there are still vacancies. Lots of idle spaces. Next, understand what is happening with the unemployment rate in Canada and what you can expect for the future of the country.
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What is the current unemployment rate in Canada?
According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate dropped once again in the month of June. In fact, this is the fifth consecutive month that we have fewer people looking for a job available.
In June, the unemployment rate in Canada registered a percentage of 4.9%. Thus, this value hit the historic record of last month, when the indicator reached 5.1%.
In fact, this is the lowest percentage since 1976, when the indicator began to be released. Furthermore, the reduction in unemployment was felt in all strata of the population.
However, the most benefited portion were adults between 25 and 54 years old. In May of this year, in this age group, this rate was 4.3%. Emigrants were also greatly benefited.
In this population, the unemployment rate in May was 5.5% in April. Also, many people have traded part-time work for a full-time job. While part-time jobs declined by 2.9%, full-time jobs increased by 0.9%.
Despite all the wave of contracts, companies are still looking for employees. Today, there are at least 800,000 vacancies in the country.
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What are the main factors that influence the Canadian employment rate?
Indeed, experts were counting on unemployment to fall as the economy got back on its feet.
However, few analysts expected the country’s recovery to be so fast and intense. In just over a year, the number of unemployed dropped from approximately 13.5% to 4.9%.
Many attribute this movement to the high price of commodities. The high value of these inputs in the international market “turned on” the engines of the market as a whole in the country.
After all, Canada is a major exporter of these goods. In addition, another important factor was the high consumption pattern of Canadian families shortly after the reopening of the economy.
Apparently, the uncertainty about the future made people take the first opportunity to travel and consume services as before.
This whole scenario gave companies hope and they decided to invest more boldly.
What can we expect for the future of the economy in the country?
However, this movement should not last much longer. As wages rise, inflation also rises.
This movement, combined with the increase in interest rates by the National Bank, tends to “cool” the market. Thus, wages and the level of unemployment tend to balance out in the short and medium-term.
In this way, what we have left is to take advantage of the opportunities and show that we are indispensable for companies.
In fact, employment is just one of the factors that are moving the economic debate in the country. For an overview, click on the link below and understand today’s key economic facts:
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José Gonçalo
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