The latest Ivey PMI data reveals a complex picture: while the headline activity remains in expansionary territory, the underlying labor data suggests a sector that is becoming increasingly lean.
The seasonally adjusted Ivey PMI for March landed at 57.5, a slight increase from February’s 56.6. This represents
The Canadian services sector continues to operate in a high-pressure environment, yet the latest data suggests a gradual, if arduous, climb toward stability. The S&P Global Canada Services PMI rose to 47.2 in March, up from 46.5 in February. While this marks the fifth consecutive month
The Canadian manufacturing sector stands at a crossroads, with the latest data suggesting a period of watchful equilibrium rather than a definitive shift in direction. After two months of modest growth that offered hope for a sustained recovery, the S&P Global Canada Manufacturing PMI landed at 50.0
The Canadian labour market has entered a period of profound structural transformation, defined by a "double squeeze" that is simultaneously hollowing out traditional entry-level roles and creating desperate vacancies in others. As of early 2026, the arrival of agentic artificial intelligence and the peaking wave of Baby Boomer
Data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada indicates that the Canadian economy began the year on a firmer footing than previously anticipated. Real gross domestic product edged up 0.1 percent in January, a modest but meaningful reversal following a slight contraction that closed out 2025. This early momentum appears to
The Canadian economy began the year with a quiet but firm step forward, navigating a landscape defined by temporary industrial pauses and a persistent tug-of-war between high interest rates and consumer resilience. Data released for January reveals a 0.1 percent increase in gross domestic product, a figure that, while
The January 2026 release of the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) provides a critical snapshot of the Canadian labor market's resilience and its shifting sectoral demands. For staffing professionals, the data reveals a market that is stabilizing after year-end fluctuations, characterized by a notable rebound in
The integration of generative artificial intelligence into the workplace represents a significant shift for the Canadian labor market, particularly within cultural and creative industries. Recent analysis from Statistics Canada highlights that while these sectors face a high degree of exposure to AI, the nature of that exposure varies between the
