FinanceLocal NewsCentralEastEconomicsHomepage Post Left 2NewsWest Employment Forecasts looks Strong for Canadian Economy Post-Pandemic By Ricardo - August 4, 2023 0 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Table of Contents Toggle Employment holds steady as population growsChart 1 Employment holds steady in JulyEmployment declines among core-aged men and rises among young menEmployment rate among recent immigrants down year over year in JulyUnemployment rate increases for third consecutive monthChart 2 Unemployment rate rises from 5.0% to 5.5% in three monthsWages up among both men and womenEmployment rate among female students down from the summer of 2022Employment falls in four industries, led by construction, and increases in four othersChart 3 Employment declines in four industries and increases in four othersEmployment gains in three provinces in JulyIn the spotlight: Among employed post-secondary students, nearly one in three work in a job closely related to their field of study Membership Required This content is available to members only. Sign up to unlock access or log in if you already have an account. Sign Up Log In