Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
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 forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
Statistics Canada annual average 2025, share of each province's total employment.
| Province | Share of employment | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6.4% | 15,600 |
| Alberta | 5.6% | 144,400 |
| Saskatchewan | 3.8% | 23,200 |
| Prince Edward Island | 2.5% | 2,300 |
| Nova Scotia | 2.1% | 11,000 |
| New Brunswick | 1.9% | 7,700 |
| British Columbia | 1.5% | 43,900 |
| Quebec | 0.9% | 40,000 |
| Manitoba | 0.9% | 6,300 |
| Ontario | 0.5% | 44,600 |
Latest output and activity indicators
Canada-level series linked to this industry in the relationship graph.
| Series | Latest | Period | Change, 12 periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment, Canada: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas | 326,900 | 2026-10 | -3.0% |
| Real GDP at basic prices, Canada: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1.23e+11 | 2026-08 | 2.1% |
| Real GDP at basic prices, Canada: Oil and gas extraction | 7.93e+10 | 2026-08 | 1.5% |
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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.