While Canada lost jobs on the whole in September, it was a different story in Alberta.
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Employment in Alberta grew by more than 23,000 in September compared to August, bucking national trends.
Experts attribute the divergent jobs picture to Alberta’s growing population, and its relatively lower exposure to the U.S.-Canada trade war and the recent imposition of new tariffs.
Here’s a closer look at which parts of the Alberta economy saw employment gains and losses, plus an overview of the jobs situation across Canada:
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