Labour Force Participation
The Winnipeg area has an exceptionally high level of labour force participation. In 2006, Winnipeg’s level of participation was 69.9 percent, almost 2 percentage points above the national average.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate for Winnipeg stood at 4.6 percent in the year 2006. The national rate was 6.3 percent.
Employment by Profession
Winnipeg possesses a diversified and highly skilled workforce. In 2006, approximately 382,200 people in Winnipeg worked in various industries in Winnipeg’s diverse economy as indicated below.