Agriculture
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 agriculture
Statistics Canada annual average 2025, share of each province's total employment.
| Province | Share of employment | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | 4.6% | 28,600 |
| Prince Edward Island | 3.5% | 3,300 |
| Manitoba | 2.0% | 14,600 |
| New Brunswick | 1.5% | 5,900 |
| Alberta | 1.5% | 37,900 |
| Quebec | 1.1% | 52,000 |
| Ontario | 0.8% | 65,300 |
| Nova Scotia | 0.7% | 3,600 |
| British Columbia | 0.6% | 16,300 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 0.4% | 1,000 |
Latest output and activity indicators
Canada-level series linked to this industry in the relationship graph.
| Series | Latest | Period | Change, 12 periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment, Canada: Agriculture | 221,600 | 2026-10 | -3.9% |
| Real GDP at basic prices, Canada: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4.42e+10 | 2026-08 | -7.7% |
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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.