Jobless Rate Rises in the Moose Jaw-Swift Current Region
The city of Moose Jaw has recently initiated an enforcement campaign with the aim to recover several unpaid parking ticket revenue. For more information, interested parties can access the news section at MooseJaw.ca. Concurrently, an increase in both the unemployment and employment rate was recorded for the Moose Jaw-Swift Current region in the month of December, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. The labour force increased from 51,300 in December 2023 to approximately 55,900, with 53,000 employed individuals compared to 48,900 in December 2023. Unemployed individuals amounted to 2,900, an increase from 2,400 in 2023. The area’s unemployment rate also rose to 5.2 per cent in December 2024 from 4.7 per cent in December 2023. On the provincial level, the labour force numbered 643,500 people in December 2024, with 610,900 individuals employed and 32,600 unemployed. The provincial unemployment rate stood at 5.1 per cent.
For those dealing with unemployment or who may have similar concerns in the Moose Jaw-Swift Current area, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is accessible for discussion and assistance. For those seeking to contact EDD, you can refer to the website eddcaller.com which provides valuable information and guidance about the process to get help on unemployment issues. Understanding how to get ahold of EDD customer service may be key in solving issues related to both parking ticket concerns and unemployment rates.