Canadian Tourism Employment ~Monthly Snapshot

Canadian Tourism Employment
~Monthly Snapshot~
February 2015
(seasonally unadjusted) 
In February 2015, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was 6.4%, which was 0.6% higher than the rate reported in 2014 (5.8%). 
Employment in the Canadian tourism sector overall increased during the month with Prince Edward Island (9%) and Newfoundland & Labrador (3.8%) having the most significant increase in employment. 
Compared to February 2014, the accommodations, and transportation industry groups recorded lower unemployment rates. 
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On a provincial basis, tourism unemployment rates ranged from 2.7% in Saskatchewan to 13.1% in Prince Edward Island. With the exception of Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and British Columbia, the (seasonally unadjusted) unemployment rate in tourism industries was below or similar to the rate reported for the provincial economy overall. Unemployment Rate 2
Tourism Industry Group Feb 2015 Feb 2014 Accommodations 8.2% 8.8% Food & Beverage Services 6.6% 5.9% Recreation & Entertainment 7.0% 6.0% Transportation 3.8% 3.9% Travel Services 7.2% 5.9% 13.9%
13.1%
12.2%
Tourism Sector vs. Total Labour Force
Unemployment Rates by Province
11.6%
11.0%
(seasonally unadjusted)
9.9%
8.9%
8.8%
7.3%
8.0%
7.0%
5.9%
7.0%
6.8%
5.5%
6.6%
5.8%
5.5%
7.2%
6.4%
4.0%
2.7%
NL
PEI
NS
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
Tourism Sector
Total Labour Force
AB
BC
CANADA
1
To determine unemployment rates, industrial (NAICS) classifications are based on the most recent job held within the past year, and are self‐identified by the respondent. Unemployed persons are those who, during the reference period, were available for work but were: on temporary layoff; were without work; or were to start a new job within four weeks. 2
As defined by the Canadian Tourism Satellite Account. The NAICS industries included in the tourism sector are those that would cease to exist or operate at a significantly reduced level of activity as a direct result of an absence of tourism. SOURCE: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, customized tabulations. Based on data for the week ending Feb 21, 2015. Emploi Touristique Canadien
~Résumé Mensuel~
février 2015
(non désaisonnalisé) 
En février 2015, le taux de chômage3 dans le secteur du tourisme était de 6,4%; ce qui était de 0,6% plus élevé que le taux enregistré en 2014 (5,8%). 
L’emploi dans le secteur du tourisme canadien a augmenté au cours du mois avec l’Île‐du‐Prince‐Édouard (9%) et Terre‐Neuve‐et‐Labrador (3,8%) ayant le plus considérable augmentation d’emploi. 
Comparé à février 2014, les groupes d’industries d’hébergement, et transport ont enregistré des taux de chômage plus réduits. 
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Sur une base provinciale, les taux de chômage de tourisme varient de 2,7% en Saskatchewan à 13,1% à l’Île‐du‐Prince‐Édouard. À l’exception de l’Île‐du‐Prince‐Édouard, la Manitoba, et la Colombie Britannique, le taux de chômage (non désaisonnalisé) dans les industries touristiques était sou ou similaire du taux de chômage rapporté pour l’économie provinciale générale. Groupes de l’Industrie du Tourisme4 Taux de Chômage Fév 2015 Fév 2014 Hébergement 8,2% 8,8% Restauration 6,6% 5,9% Loisirs et Divertissements 7,0% 6,0% Transport 3,8% 3,9% Services de Voyage 7,2% 5,9% 13.9%
13.1%
12.2%
Secteur du Tourisme vs. Main‐d'Oeuvre Totale
Taux de Chômage par Province
11.6%
11.0%
(non désaisonnalisé)
9.9%
8.9%
8.8%
7.3%
8.0%
7.0%
5.9%
7.0%
6.8%
5.5%
6.6%
5.8%
5.5%
7.2%
6.4%
4.0%
2.7%
NL
PEI
NS
NB
QC
ON
MB
SK
Secteur du Tourisme
Main‐d'Œuvre Totale
AB
BC
CANADA
1 To determine unemployment rates, industrial (NAICS) classifications are based on the most recent job held within the past year, and are self‐identified by the respondent. Unemployed persons are those who, during the reference period, were available for work but were: on temporary layoff; were without work; or were to start a new job within four weeks. 4
As defined by the Canadian Tourism Satellite Account. The NAICS industries included in the tourism sector are those that would cease to exist or operate at a significantly reduced level of activity as a direct result of an absence of tourism. SOURCE: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, customized tabulations. Based on data for the week ending Feb 21,2015.