Alberta employment was on the upswing in November, leading job gains across the country, according to the latest 2025 Labour Force Survey results from Statistics Canada.

The province added about 29,000 jobs last month, more than half of the total net job gains across the country. As a result, the unemployment rate fell from October’s 7.8 per cent down to 6.5 per cent, on par with the national average.

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November, a steep drop from previous month

Video Alberta's unemployment rate remains high despite increased investment

Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow issued a statement Friday saying the numbers are an indicator the job market is meeting increasing demand.

“Since this time last year, Alberta has added more than

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