Canada’s employment rose 0.1k in December, well below expectation of 13.2k.
Employment rate fell -0.2% to 61.6%. Unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8%. Participation rate fell -0.2% to 65.4%. Total hours worked rose 0.4% mom , 1.7% yoy. Average hourly wages rose 5.4% yoy.
Full Canada employment release here.
