Unemployment in Canada ticked up in January 2012 to 7.6%

Canada Unemployment (7.6%) January 2012

Unemployment in Canada ticked up in January 2012 to 7.6%. The near term low was in Q1-2008 when the rate dipped below 6%.

Employment increased in educational services; information, culture and recreation; and in "other services", such as personal and household services. 

There were declines, however, in professional, scientific and technical services; and in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing.

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