TORONTO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Canadian economic activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in October as a measure of employment rose, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Friday.
The seasonally adjusted index edged up to 58.3 last month from 58.2 in September.
The Ivey PMI measures the month to month variation in economic activity as indicated by a panel of purchasing managers from across Canada. A reading above 50 indicates an increase in activity.
The gauge of employment rose to an adjusted 58.3 from 56.5 in September.
The adjusted prices index was at 81.7, down from 82.8.
The unadjusted PMI fell to 56.4 from 61.9.
Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama
