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
As we settle into the rhythm of 2026, I’ve been thinking a lot about how the energy in our industry has shifted. Remember the frantic urgency of the last few years? That feeling of needing to hire anyone with a pulse just to keep the lights on? Looking at
The Bank of Canada’s fourth-quarter 2025 Business Outlook Survey indicates a period of stabilization for the Canadian economy, reflecting a cautious but notable improvement in sentiment compared to the lows experienced in mid-2025. This shift comes as trade pressures begin to settle and recessionary fears retreat, with
If the recent slowdown in manufacturing was a warning signal for the Canadian economy, the latest data from the service sector represents a more immediate structural shift. The S&P Global Canada Services PMI for December 2025 registered at 46.5, marking a second consecutive month of deep contraction.
The release of the S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 offers a sobering but essential signal for recruitment professionals across the country. Registering at 48.6, the index climbed marginally from November’s reading of 48.4 but remained below the neutral 50.
