Health care and social assistance
Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey industry category (14-10-0023-01). Shares and indicators below are published data; relationships carry their evidence class. See the Canada report for analysis and the relationship explorer.
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Share of employment in health care and social assistance
Statistics Canada annual average 2025, share of each province's total employment.
| Province | Share of employment | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 19.3% | 47,200 |
| Prince Edward Island | 17.1% | 16,000 |
| New Brunswick | 16.8% | 68,200 |
| Manitoba | 16.8% | 123,800 |
| Saskatchewan | 16.6% | 102,700 |
| Nova Scotia | 16.4% | 86,000 |
| Quebec | 14.6% | 677,900 |
| British Columbia | 14.0% | 413,300 |
| Alberta | 13.1% | 339,100 |
| Ontario | 12.4% | 1,021,800 |
Latest output and activity indicators
Canada-level series linked to this industry in the relationship graph.
| Series | Latest | Period | Change, 12 periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment, Canada: Health care and social assistance | 3.01e+6 | 2026-10 | 3.9% |
| Real GDP at basic prices, Canada: Health care and social assistance | 1.93e+11 | 2026-08 | 1.8% |
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What is recorded
Each with its evidence class; none is an estimated effect unless it says so.
No relationship other than employment shares is recorded for this industry.