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Saskatchewan Leads the Nation Again With the Lowest Unemployment Rate

Released on May 8, 2015

The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was once again the lowest among the provinces in April 2015, at 4.3 per cent (seasonally adjusted), while nationally the rate stood at 6.8 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.  Saskatchewan has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country for 19 straight months.

“Today’s report shows we continue to have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, thanks to our strong and diversified economy,” Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.  “We have had the lowest unemployment rate in the country for 19 consecutive months – a trend that sets us apart from other provinces.”

On a year-over-year basis, there were 7,700 (1.4 per cent) more people working in the province in April.  There were 569,500 people employed in April 2015, a record for the month.


“One of the biggest challenges for Saskatchewan employers is to find qualified workers,” Harrison said.  “Our government is addressing this issue by investing in skills training to help meet the needs of employers and give opportunities to workers to move into much-needed positions.”

Other highlights include:
  • Month-to-month seasonally adjusted employment increased by 2,500 (0.4 per cent) from March 2015, the third highest growth rate among the provinces.
  • Regina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (4.7 per cent) was tied for third lowest among major cities in Canada, and Saskatoon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (5.1 per cent) was sixth lowest.
  • Youth unemployment rate was 9.3 per cent (seasonally adjusted), lowest among the provinces, and below the national rate of 13.6 per cent.
  • Full-time employment increased by 14,800 and part-time decreased by 7,200.
  • Major year-over-year gains were reported for educational services up 3,800; health care and social assistance up 3,500; business, building and other support services up 3,000; and finance, insurance, real estate and leasing up 2,800.
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For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca

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