EDMONTON—Alberta added 14,000 new full-time jobs in October, the province’s government says based on Statistics Canada findings, adding that it marks a gain of 103,000 jobs since same time last year.
The Statistics Canada’s October 2022 Labour Force Survey found that Alberta’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in October, down 0.3 percent from the month before.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wrote on Twitter that although Canada’s economy might slow down in 2023, Alberta will “continue to be a place of economic opportunity.”
The federal government’s Fall Economic Statement released on Nov. 3 indicated an expected economic slowdown and a potential for a recession next year.
Across Canada, employment rose by 108,000 or 0.6 percent in October, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.2 percent, the report showed.
Highest gains in employment across the country were in manufacturing, construction, and accommodation and food services.
Alberta Jobs, Economy, and Northern Development Minister Brian Jean credited the United Conservative Party’s fiscal policies for the job gains in his province.
“Job creators are rushing to set up shop in Alberta. From renewable energy to aviation to manufacturing to technology, companies like EDF Group, TC Energy, De Havilland Aircraft, Condor Airlines, CGC Inc., Orbia’s Dura-Line, Infosys and Level 42 AI are choosing Alberta to grow their operations,” Jean said in a statement.
The Canadian Press contributed to this report.
