The release of the latest Gross Domestic Product data for November paints a picture of an economy in a holding pattern, with real GDP growth remaining flat. For recruitment and workforce planning professionals, this headline figure of zero growth masks a significant divergence beneath the surface: a widening gap between

The release of Canada’s merchandise trade data for November reveals a complex landscape for the Canadian labour market, characterized by sharp sectoral divergences that will directly influence staffing strategies in the first quarter of 2026. While the headline figure of a $2.2 billion trade deficit suggests economic headwinds,

On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced its decision to maintain the overnight rate at 2.25%, marking the second consecutive hold following the December meeting. For recruitment professionals and staffing firms across the country, this decision signals a continuation of the "wait-and-see" environment that has

We are only a few weeks into 2026, and the Canadian economic landscape is already shifting in ways that demand our attention... Between tax-distorted inflation data and a massive reorganization of the public sector, it’s clear that "business as usual" isn't the theme for this

As the 2026 calendar unfolds, Canadian employers and staffing firms face a regulatory landscape that is increasingly defined by automatic indexation and a fundamental shift toward transparency in the recruitment process. For those navigating the complexities of multi-provincial operations, the start of the year serves as a critical window to

The final inflation reading of 2025 has arrived with a headline figure that, at first glance, suggests a surprising reversal in Canada’s disinflationary trend. Headline CPI growth climbed to 2.4% in December, up from 2.2% in November. However, for those navigating the Canadian labor and staffing markets,

The latest reading of the Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) offers a compelling pivot point for the Canadian economy as it enters 2026. After a turbulent 2025 characterized by trade volatility and a softening labor market, the December 2025 data released earlier this month signals a return to expansionary territory.

The recent issuance of layoff notices within Health Canada marks a significant development in the shifting landscape of the Canadian public sector labor market. As the federal government moves forward with its broader "Refocusing Government Spending" initiative, Health Canada joins other departments, including Parks Canada and Fisheries and