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The Labour Market Report is the Department of Finance & Treasury Board's monthly analytical publication, comprised of the latest information from Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, as well as other indicators which describe labour-related trends in Canada, such as Employment Insurance, Average weekly earnings, and total wages and salaries. Some indicators are measured at the national and provincial level, while others are reported at the level of the economic region.
For the latest information and historical data, please contact the individual listed below:
Thomas Storring
Director of Economics/Statistics
Tel:902-424-2410
Email: Thomas.Storring@novascotia.ca
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Currently displaying information released on: August, 2026
STUDY: WORKFORCE AGING AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY
On July 22, 2026, Statistics Canada released a new study examining the relationship between workforce aging and labour productivity at Canadian firms. The study finds that productivity generally rises with workforce age until workers reach their 40s, then declines modestly.
The study uses linked employer-employee and firm-level data covering Canadian firms from 2001 to 2022. It examines how the average age of a firm’s workforce is associated with labour productivi... View complete article..
LABOUR FORCE SURVEY, JULY 2026  
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STUDY: WORKFORCE AGING AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITYOn July 22, 2026, Statistics Canada released a new study examining the relationship between workforce aging and labour productivity at Canadian firms. The study finds that productivity generally rises with workforce age until workers reach their 40s, then declines modestly.
The study uses linked employer-employee and firm-level data covering Canadian firms from 2001 to 2022. It examines how the average age of a firm’s workforce is associated with labour productivi... View complete article..
LABOUR MARKET TRENDS, JULY 2026July labour force survey results reflect the period from July 14 to 20, 2026.
Ages 15+ (July 2026 vs June 2026, seasonally adjusted)
Nova Scotia's seasonally adjusted employment increased by 4,600 (+0.9%) to 537,900 in July. This follows an increase of 0.9% (+4,800) in June.
The change in employment reflected an increase in full-time (+700) and part-time employment (+3,800). Note that changes in full-time and part-time employment can also re...
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JOB VACANCIES AND WAGES, Q1 2026Quarter-over-quarter (Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025)
Nova Scotia's job vacancy rate (seasonally adjusted) was unchanged at 3.2% Q1 2026, representing 14,595 job vacancies.
Nationally, the job vacancy rate was 2.8%, unchanged from Q4 2025. The highest job vacancy rates were reported in Prince Edward Island and British Columbia, followed by Nova Scotia. The lowest job vacancy rate was in Newfoundland and Labrador. ...
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EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FEBRUARY 2015In February 2015, the number (seasonally adjusted) of Nova Scotians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 580 persons (2.2%) from the previous month to 27,190 and increased by 160 persons (0.6%) over February 2014.
In February 2015, the number (seasonally adjusted) of Canadians receiving regular EI benefits increased by 9,940 persons (2.0%) from the previous month to 509,780 and declined by 3,470 (-0.7%) over February ...
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EMPLOYMENT, EARNINGS AND HOURS, FEBRUARY 2015Nova Scotians' average weekly earnings (including overtime, seasonally adjusted) decreased $3.98 per week (-0.5%) from January to $831.80 in February 2015. This is 1.9 per cent above the level in February of last year. Canadians' average weekly wages increased 0.3 per cent from January to $951.40 in February 2015, a 2.7 percent increase over February 2014.
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