Construction sector pulls employment figures down
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In June, Canada's construction sector significantly impacted overall employment figures, continuing a decline that started in December. The sector saw a reduction of 5,200 positions, contributing to a total payroll employment drop of 32,900. Job vacancies in construction rose by 4,600, partly offsetting a prior decline but were still down compared to last year and from their peak in 2022.
