Saskatchewan’s youth unemployment rate fell to 11.1 per cent in June, down from 13.2 per cent in May, according to the latest labour force data released by Statistics Canada.
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The year-over-year figures show youth employment in the province increased by 2,400 positions, a 2.6 per cent bump compared to June 2025.
The drop places Saskatchewan’s youth unemployment rate below the national average of 12.7 per cent, marking the third-lowest rate among Canadian provinces. The current 11.1 per cent figure aligns closely with the province’s pre-pandemic historical average of 10.7 per cent recorded between 1976 and 2019.
“Saskatchewan’s labour market continues to demonstrate resiliency,” immigration and career training minister Eric Schmalz said.
Overall, the provincial labour market added 3,400 jobs year-to-date. The general unemployment rate for the province sits at 6.1 per cent, also tracking below the national average of 6.5 per cent.
Month-over-month, Saskatchewan saw a seasonally adjusted employment increase of 2,900 jobs compared to May, ranking second in growth among provinces.
The largest year-over-year gains were reported in the accommodation and food services sector, which added 2,700 jobs. Health care and social assistance followed with an increase of 2,400 positions, while finance, insurance, real estate and leasing grew by 1,600.
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