jobs in Canada

How are immigrant women faring in Canada’s workforce?

International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th as a global recognition of the contributions that women make in the workplace, the work they do in the home as well as their cultural and societal contributions. It also acts as a day to bring awareness to many of the ongoing struggles women face globally.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s payroll employment increases, as strong hiring continues

Across 10 out of 15 sectors, payroll employment (the number of employees receiving pay or receiving benefits from their employer) increased in November 2022—a good indication of a strong hiring climate, and a returning to pre-COVID economic output in Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an additional $5.8 million in support for 10 projects under the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program. The announcement was made in Halifax on December 9 as part of a 16-day awareness campaign about ending gender-based violence against women.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s employment growth slows in January due to Omicron

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

Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s employment remained steady in October

Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada employment regains pre-pandemic levels in September

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

Jobs in Prince Edward Island that are in demand due to COVID-19

With the negative economic impact of COVID-19, many of us lost our jobs or saw our hours reduced. Others had to start working from home in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

By Mohanad Moetaz

New Brunswick jobs that are in demand due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our work. Some of us had to transition to working from home, and others lost their jobs or saw their hours reduced because of public health measures in place.

By Mohanad Moetaz