Surprising data from Stats Canada has shown a significant growth in self-employment amongst Canadians during the month of April with 36,000 new Canadian entrepreneurs. This has resulted in a slight uptick in the employment gain numbers. These gains were mostly seen in the information, culture and recreation, business, building and other support services; "other services" and agriculture sectors. Unfortunately, there was no changes in the manufacturing and construction sectors with the employment rate remaining steady at 8.0% in April, its highest level in 7 years.
The largest growth in employment is seen in Quebec, which saw 22,000+ new jobs, and British Columbia with 17,000+ new jobs. This growth did not extend to Nova Scotia which saw a 4,100 decline in jobs and in Newfoundland and Labrador which lost 2,800. All other provinces growth was relatively flat.
For those of you who are recently unemployed and thinking of starting a new business, you should look at Canada Revenue Agency new business centre by following this link http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/sm/menu-eng.html. Service Ontario has Your Guide to Small Business, which provides comprehensive resources for the budding entrepreneur. The resources are accessible here. http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/st_yrguide_en.jsp
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