Construction cranes are seen in Toronto in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn
The Canadian economy shed 42,000 jobs in August, according to Statistics Canada, contrary to earlier projections by some economists.
The statistics agency said on Sept. 4 that the number of government workers fell by 20,000, declining for a third consecutive month, while the number of private sector jobs remained relatively unchanged. The unemployment rate remained steady at 6.4 percent in August.
Quebec was hardest hit, losing 19,000 jobs, while Ontario followed with a loss of 18,000. Employment increased by 2,400 in New Brunswick, and changed little in the other provinces.
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