Province has Canada’s lowest unemployment rate.
REGINA — The latest labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan continues to see record growth with 22,200 full-time jobs added year over year in July.
Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate amongst provinces at 5.0 per cent, below the national average of 6.9 per cent.
July 2025 saw all-time highs for the month (aged 15 and over), with:
- Saskatchewan’s labour force reaching 665,300;
- Saskatchewan’s full-time employment reaching: 532,800;
- Saskatchewan’s male employment reaching: 336,400; and
- Saskatchewan’s female employment reaching: 292,400.
Year-over-year, full-time employment increased 22,200, an increase of 4.3 per cent. Employment for women is up 13,300 which is an increase of 4.8 per cent, and employment for men is up 4,300 an increase of 1.3 per cent.
Saskatchewan’s two biggest cities saw year-over-year growth. Compared to July 2024, Saskatoon’s employment was up 4,300, an increase of 2.1 per cent, and Regina’s employment was up 5,600, an increase of 3.8 per cent.
Major year-over-year gains were reported for healthcare and social assistance, up 9,800, an increase of 10.3 per cent. Construction is up 6,500, an increase of 14.7 per cent and finance, insurance, real estate and leasing is up 3,500, an increase of 13.1 per cent.