Canadian economy is making headlines in the news as it has added a massive 83,000 jobs in June 2025, signaling a strong momentum in labor market despite global uncertainties
Important Data
Employment increased by 83000(0.4%) in June and employment rate rose by 0.1 % percentage points to current 60.90%. Whereas, due to new jobs added in June the unemployment rate fell by 0.1% to 6.9%.
Employment rose more in Men group (25 to 54 years old) with +62000 jobs and +0.8% increment than in same age women group with +29000 jobs and +0.4% increment.
The biggest rise in employment is seen in wholesale and retail and then in healthcare and social assistance whereas employment declined in agriculture and little to no change in other industries.
Alberta the oil rich province of prairies witnessed a jump of 30,000 then these provinces follow such as Ontario, Manitoba while Atlantic Provinces New Found land and Labrador and Nova Scotia saw a decline in employment. For the numbers please see the bar chart given below.
International students who are planning to study in Canada can see that healthcare and social service are booming in Canada despite weak overall job market. You should consider this fact before taking admission in a college.
Canada Updates Immigration has helped hundreds of international students study healthcare in Canada. The international students were able to get part time jobs in healthcare and full time roles on PGWP and these healthcare roles will help them in their Permanent Residency Application.
Express Entry system conducts dedicated targeted healthcare draws to attract skilled healthcare professionals for PR, similarly all of the provinces of Canada are now favoring healthcare professional in their PNP programs.
