These Provinces Are the Leaders in Job Growth and Weekly Earnings

Looking to move to a province with more jobs or a raise in earnings? While six provinces are up in job-growth, four have fallen in the past year, but nine of the ten have seen a rise in its employees weekly earnings.

According to StatCan's latest statistics, British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec have all seen an increase in job creation.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Alberta on the other hand have led in job losses.

However, with the exception of Alberta, the amount earned by employees across all provinces has risen in the past year. Keep reading to find out how each province has fared in the last year.

Job numbers by province

1. British Columbia (up 2.3 percent)
2. Ontario (2.0)
3. Newfoundland and Labrador (1.3)
4. Nova Scotia (1.3)
5. Prince Edward Island (1.3)
6. Quebec (0.4)
7. Manitoba (down 0.3 percent)
8. Saskatchewan (-0.5)
9. New Brunswick (-0.6)
10. Alberta (-0.6)

Weekly earnings by province

1. Manitoba (up 2.7 percent)
2. Prince Edward Island (2.5)
3. Ontario (2.4)
4. British Columbia (2.1)
5. Newfoundland and Labrador (1.7)
6. New Brunswick (1.7)
7. Nova Scotia (1.5)
8. Quebec (1.3)
9. Saskatchewan (0.9)
10. Alberta (down 1.2 percent)

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