OTTAWA, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Canada’s economy gained a net 8,200 jobs in December, entirely in full-time work, and the jobless rate rose to 6.8% as more people looked for work, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.
Employment in the goods producing sector grew by a net 8,000 jobs, largely in construction. The services sector was up by a net 100 positions, led by health care and social assistance, as well as other services.
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