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Canada sees strong job growth in July
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate falling to a 2-year low of 6.4%. The job growth was evenly distributed between full and part-time work, and across various sectors. The report also showed an increase in jobs for women and youth, with the summer job market being better than last year.
At a glance
- Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, exceeding economists' forecasts.
- The unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, a 2-year low.
- Job growth was evenly distributed between full and part-time work.
- The report showed an increase in jobs for women and youth.