Unemployment in March fell by 0.1 percent to 4.5 percent according to the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
In a news release, they say there were increases in full-time (2,200) and part-time work (800) resulting in a net employment increase of 3,000.
The goods-producing sector saw a net increase of 2,700 with agriculture (1,200) and manufacturing (800) making up most of the gains.
The service-producing sector had a smaller increase of 300.
There were gains in the wholesale and trade sector (2,500) but there was a huge loss in health care and social assistance (-2,600).
Provincial unemployment was up 0.1 percent to 6.2 percent.