Labour productivity in Canada, QIV 2018 – Declines for the second time in four quarters

Labour productivity of Canadian businesses decreased 0.4% in the fourth quarter, after rising the two previous quarters.

This decline reflected the continued growth in hours worked, while business output remained at about the same level as in the previous quarter.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at The Daily — Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, fourth quarter 2018