The federal government has added six new regions, including Guelph, Winnipeg, and Regina, to the list of areas where employers can no longer apply for low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The restriction, effective October 10, further limits the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in communities where
Canada’s Ivey Purchasing Managers Index surged to 59.8 in September (seasonally adjusted), signaling a strong rebound in procurement activity. Above 50 indicates expansion, and September’s jump suggests many organizations resumed or accelerated buying after a sluggish summer. Among the sub-indices, employment nudged back above the 50 threshold,
Canada’s economy is entering a new phase: one that feels neither like a downturn nor a recovery, but something in between. The latest Financial Markets Monthly from RBC, titled “Central Banks Cut as Trade Walls Rise,” offers a clear signal: the era of steady expansion has given way to
The Ontario government’s proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) signals one of the province’s most consequential HR reforms in years. It would require all job postings from medium and large employers (those with 25 or more staff) to include salary ranges, disclose the use of
For years, policymakers have warned that Canada’s widening skills gap, the gulf between what workers know and what employers need, could slow the country’s growth. But new evidence suggests that businesses are no longer waiting for government to close that gap.
According to a recent survey by Morneau
Recent guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency has clarified the conditions under which T4A slips must be issued for contractor payments and other non-employment income. The clarification reaffirms that certain incorporated or independent contractors providing services may still fall within T4A reporting requirements.
The announcement is significant for staffing and
As of October 1, several provinces raised their minimum wages, including Ontario to $17.60 and Nova Scotia to $16.50. These adjustments, though modest, are expected to have broad effects on sectors reliant on entry-level and hourly work such as retail, warehousing, and hospitality.
The increases will likely trigger
In a recent announcement, the federal government revealed that Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applications have declined sharply: roughly 50 percent overall, with a 70 percent drop in the low-wage stream. Alongside the drop, enforcement has intensified: in 2024–25, over 1,400 employer compliance inspections took place, penalties more
