Canada’s economy added 75,000 net new jobs in July, pushing the unemployment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 6.4%.
Statistics Canasa said that employment rose among core-aged people (25 to 54 years old) by 51,000 positions during July.
The unemployment rate for core-aged women fell 0.3 percentage points to 5.2%, while it held steady for core-aged men at 5.8%.
The youth unemployment rate stood at 12.6% in July.
Across the economy, employment increased in wholesale and retail trade (up 21,000), professional, scientific and technical services (up 17,000) and construction (up 16,000).
Employment declined in public administration (down 15,000) and in agriculture (down 9,600).
Among Canada’s provinces, employment gains were seen in Ontario (up 52,000), British Columbia (up 18,000), and Nova Scotia (up 4,600).
Employment remained largely unchanged in other areas of the country.
Average hourly wages among Canadian employees rose 2.8% on a year-over-year basis in July to $37.17, following growth of 3.3% in June.
