Fri, 11 May 2012 14:25:13 GMT
Unemployment in Canada increased, but more people were employed than anticipated in April
In April unemployment in Canada was 7.3% in comparison to 7.2% in March this year. Employment rate was 58.2k, which was 48K more than anticipated and second consecutive month of significant changes in last half a year. Most of the change in employment was among full time positions, primarily in construction and manufacturing sectors. Employment increased by 5.5% in 55 year old