As 2012 fades into memory, Saskatchewan moves forward into a healthy, bright future.
According to statistics, the province closed out 2012 with a monthly record high of 539,800 employed people in December. This marks the 13th consecutive month where records have been set.
"2012 was a very successful year for our province, with strong job growth of 2.1 per cent and jobs up by 11,200 from the previous year," Economy Minister Bill Boyd comments. "We are working diligently to encourage even more people to choose Saskatchewan as their place to live, work, do business, and raise a family, and are looking forward to an equally successful 2013."
Saskatchewan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.6 per cent was the second lowest in the country. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent. Other year-over-year highlights include:
Saskatchewan's growth rate of 3.1 per cent was the third highest among the provinces;
Full-time employment increased by 11,400 for 20 months of record monthly highs and part-time jobs increased by 5,000;
Off-reserve Aboriginal employment was up by 500 (1.3 per cent) in 2012.
"Saskatchewan is in an enviable position - we are seeing growth all around us," Boyd adds.
"The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth has laid out a very clear direction for the province and that will mean more growth, more investment, and more people working and living here."
The year 2013 has arrived and we in Saskatchewan are ready!
