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Recruiter Journal   -   Jun 09, 2026 Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI
Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI

Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI Let's be honest. There's something slightly absurd happening in hiring right now. A company uses AI to write a job description. A candidate uses AI to tailor their CV. AI helps generate the cover letter. Then

by Mehdi Kallala
Economic Journal   -   Jun 09, 2026 The Services sector is returning to growth
The Services sector is returning to growth

A Shift from Contraction to Expansion Canada's services sector has officially crossed back into expansion territory, signaling a pivotal turning point for the broader economy. The latest S&P Global Canada Services Purchasing Managers' Index recorded a reading of 50.6 in May 2026, up from

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   Jun 05, 2026 May saw 88,000 jobs created, here is the detail
May saw 88,000 jobs created, here is the detail

The May data reveals a significant rebound in the Canadian labour market, with employment increasing by 88,000 jobs. This marks the first major employment gain since November 2025, effectively offsetting the downward trend observed over the first four months of the year. This job growth was driven entirely by

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   Jun 04, 2026 Widening the Gap: A Regional Analysis of Canada’s Labour Market
Widening the Gap: A Regional Analysis of Canada’s Labour Market

The Canadian labour market is currently defined by a profound regional divide. While national figures may suggest a mild overall cooling, surface-level stability masks a stark divergence between provinces. The first quarter of 2026 saw a national decline of 95,000 jobs, marking the weakest quarterly performance since the

by Minh Dang
Economic Journal   -   Jun 04, 2026 Manufacturing workforce in expansion as the PMI exceed 53.0
Manufacturing workforce in expansion as the PMI exceed 53.0

The latest S&P Global Canada Manufacturing PMI points to a sector caught in a holding pattern. Factory operators are navigating a landscape shaped by shifting trade policies and hesitant domestic demand. Output and new orders reflect this caution, forcing manufacturers to keep a tight grip on operational capacity

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 30, 2026 Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook
Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook

The recent announcement that Randstad will divest its technology and consulting services business in Europe and Australia to AI-focused firm LTM in a €160 million deal is highly indicative of a broader market shift. This move sets the tone for the rest of the year, highlighting how major organizations

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   May 28, 2026 Did You Think The Talent Shortage Era Was Over? Not Quite Yet.
Did You Think The Talent Shortage Era Was Over? Not Quite Yet.

The Canadian labour landscape is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the dual forces of demographic aging and shifting immigration policies. A recent economic analysis highlights that current caps on temporary and permanent resident arrivals place the national population on track to shrink in 2026, marking a historical first.

by Minh Dang
Economic Journal   -   May 28, 2026 Productivity Grew Faster in US Trade-Dependent Industries Than The Rest of The Canadian Economy
Productivity Grew Faster in US Trade-Dependent Industries Than The Rest of The Canadian Economy

A recent report published by Statistics Canada sheds light on the performance of Canadian industries heavily dependent on United States demand, revealing a stark contrast in labour productivity compared to the broader economy. The data indicates that between 2019 and 2024, labour productivity in sectors where 35 percent or more

by Minh Dang

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Recruiter Journal   -   Jun 09, 2026 Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI
Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI

Recruitment's New Reality: AI Is Talking to AI Let's be honest. There's something slightly absurd happening in hiring right now. A company uses AI to write a job description. A candidate uses AI to tailor their CV. AI helps generate the cover letter. Then

by Mehdi Kallala
Economic Journal   -   Jun 09, 2026 The Services sector is returning to growth
The Services sector is returning to growth

A Shift from Contraction to Expansion Canada's services sector has officially crossed back into expansion territory, signaling a pivotal turning point for the broader economy. The latest S&P Global Canada Services Purchasing Managers' Index recorded a reading of 50.6 in May 2026, up from

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   Jun 05, 2026 May saw 88,000 jobs created, here is the detail
May saw 88,000 jobs created, here is the detail

The May data reveals a significant rebound in the Canadian labour market, with employment increasing by 88,000 jobs. This marks the first major employment gain since November 2025, effectively offsetting the downward trend observed over the first four months of the year. This job growth was driven entirely by

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   Jun 04, 2026 Widening the Gap: A Regional Analysis of Canada’s Labour Market
Widening the Gap: A Regional Analysis of Canada’s Labour Market

The Canadian labour market is currently defined by a profound regional divide. While national figures may suggest a mild overall cooling, surface-level stability masks a stark divergence between provinces. The first quarter of 2026 saw a national decline of 95,000 jobs, marking the weakest quarterly performance since the

by Minh Dang
Economic Journal   -   Jun 04, 2026 Manufacturing workforce in expansion as the PMI exceed 53.0
Manufacturing workforce in expansion as the PMI exceed 53.0

The latest S&P Global Canada Manufacturing PMI points to a sector caught in a holding pattern. Factory operators are navigating a landscape shaped by shifting trade policies and hesitant domestic demand. Output and new orders reflect this caution, forcing manufacturers to keep a tight grip on operational capacity

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 30, 2026 Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook
Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook

The recent announcement that Randstad will divest its technology and consulting services business in Europe and Australia to AI-focused firm LTM in a €160 million deal is highly indicative of a broader market shift. This move sets the tone for the rest of the year, highlighting how major organizations

by Minh Dang
Labour Journal   -   May 28, 2026 Did You Think The Talent Shortage Era Was Over? Not Quite Yet.
Did You Think The Talent Shortage Era Was Over? Not Quite Yet.

The Canadian labour landscape is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the dual forces of demographic aging and shifting immigration policies. A recent economic analysis highlights that current caps on temporary and permanent resident arrivals place the national population on track to shrink in 2026, marking a historical first.

by Minh Dang
Economic Journal   -   May 28, 2026 Productivity Grew Faster in US Trade-Dependent Industries Than The Rest of The Canadian Economy
Productivity Grew Faster in US Trade-Dependent Industries Than The Rest of The Canadian Economy

A recent report published by Statistics Canada sheds light on the performance of Canadian industries heavily dependent on United States demand, revealing a stark contrast in labour productivity compared to the broader economy. The data indicates that between 2019 and 2024, labour productivity in sectors where 35 percent or more

by Minh Dang
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