Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force. Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada can improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program OPINION: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is one of the strongest methods that Canada has to address the immediate shortage of labour—but there is room for improvement. A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations. By Isaac Kinsella
Canada’s employment growth slows in January due to Omicron Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey results say Canada lost 200,000 jobs in January. The surge of Omicron cases in Canada forced businesses to close in January. As a result, Canada lost 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5%. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada added 55,000 jobs in December A greater proportion of core-aged newcomers were employed than before the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey. Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s employment remained steady in October Labour shortages persist in hard-hit industries despite upward trends in overall employment rates. Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month. By Shelby Thevenot
High numbers of job vacancies in Canada persisted this past August Most Canadian job vacancies were in food services, but tech sector reached record high of 61,100 openings. Job vacancies in Canada remained above pre-COVID levels this past August, especially in sectors like food services, health care, and tech. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment regains pre-pandemic levels in September Employment returned to its February levels last month, and employment continues to increase for very recent immigrants. Canada’s economy gained 157,000 jobs last month, bringing the employment rate to within a percentage point of pre-pandemic levels. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada recovers 90,000 jobs in August Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey suggests Canada's economy is continuing on an upward trajectory. The number of people employed in Canada almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels in August, according to the newest Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July Statistics Canada finds immigrant participation in the labour market is approaching 2019 levels. Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. By Shelby Thevenot
