Market Intelligence Reports

5 October 22, 2020 Proprietary October 22 nd Canada Unemployment is down to 9% Nationally Source: BLS 6 Provinces have unemployment rates below the national average 11 Provinces have reduced unemployment rates from August to September Provinces that have seen slight increase to unemployment rates since August are: New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador

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• New US Job Postings Exceeded New Jobless Claims in September
• October 22nd Ops & Logistics Continue to Drive US Hiring Demand While Hospitality and Manufacturing Dominate Hiring in CA
• October 22nd US Unemployment is down to 7.9% Nationally
• October 22nd Canada Unemployment is down to 9% Nationally
• H1-B Visa Changes Shift Hiring Strategies of Many Employers
• October Unemployment Among Women Remains Higher than National Average
• October 22nd Single Women Have Higher Unemployment Rate
• October 22nd Women Aged 20-24 Have Highest Unemployment