Unemployment rate rises across the province

In September, the unemployment rate increased to 9.1 percent, an increase of 0.5 percent.

Nationally, the rate was 6.5 percent, a 0.1 percent increase from August.

The employment decline was concentrated among youth aged 15 to 24 as well as women aged 25 to 54.

There were fewer people working in educational services, health care and social assistance, as well as manufacturing.