Canada needs workers and immigrants are key, says Bank of Canada governor As Canada's economy hits its 'sweet spot,' Stephen Poloz says labour supply can't keep up with demand Immigrants have a key role to play in helping grow the Canadian economy and off-setting the country’s growing shortage of skilled labour, says Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz. By Stephen Smith
Canadian job vacancies in third quarter of 2017 up 15% over previous year Statistics Canada finds greatest year-over-year increases in Quebec, British Columbia The number of job vacancies reported by Canadian employers in the third quarter of 2017 was up 15 percent over the same quarter in 2016, Statistics Canada reports. By Stephen Smith