Canada employment grew 10.1k in November, slightly below expectation of 10.5k. Unemployment rate dropped from 5.2% to 5.1%, below expectation of 5.3%. Participation rate dropped -0.1% to 64.8%. Average hourly wages was up 5.6% yoy, staying above 5% level for the sixth consecutive month. Full release here.
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