Canada gains 289,600 jobs in May, unemployment edges up to 13.7 percent
Employment in the goods producing sector gained some 164,700 jobs
Canada's economy unexpectedly gained 289,600 jobs in May, mostly in full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The jobless rate edged up to 13.7 percent.
Employment in the goods producing sector gained some 164,700 jobs. The services sector gained some 124,900 positions.