Canada lost 41,700 jobs in August as jobless rate held at 6.4%
Canada’s economy shed a net 41,700 jobs in August, mostly in full-time work, Statistics Canada said. The jobless rate held at a two-year low of 6.4%. Goods-producing employment rose by a net 9,800 jobs, largely in manufacturing.
OTTAWA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canada's economy lost a net 41,700 jobs in August, mostly in full-time work, and the jobless rate held at the two-year low of 6.4%, Statistics Canada said on Friday.Employment in the goods producing sector grew by a net 9,800 jobs, largely in manufacturing.
The services s…