Construction employment on the rise in June, reports Statistics Canada
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The construction sector in Canada experienced a notable increase in employment during June, with the workforce expanding by 7,600 workers from May, leading to a total of 1,640,800 employees. Over the past year, the sector added 55,600 jobs, marking a 3.5% rise compared to June 2024. Canada's overall employment grew by 83,000 jobs, with a significant contribution from part-time positions. The unemployment rate inched down to 6.9%, although the construction sector's unemployment slightly increased to 6.7% for the month.