The federal government has rolled out a new plan to “build a strong and confident workforce,” promising to reshape how Canadians acquire and update their skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Announced in early October 2025, the initiative brings a mix of federal funding, cross-sector partnerships, and targeted supports for
August 2025 marks a turning point in Canada’s approach to the skilled trades. Under mounting pressure to accelerate net-zero construction, reduce labour bottlenecks, and modernize its workforce, the federal government has pledged nearly $10 million toward targeted training programs for tradespeople. The move suggests a bet that upgrading the
In a move that underscores Ottawa’s renewed focus on workforce adaptability, the federal government has announced a $450 million reskilling package aimed at displaced workers. The initiative, which will operate under the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) frameworks, seeks to upskill roughly 50,000 Canadians and transition them into
For generations, the Canadian workday followed a familiar rhythm: the morning commute, the eight-hour stretch, the rush home through crowded highways. But the foundations of that rhythm are quietly eroding. Across industries, a new model of productivity is emerging: microshifting, the practice of breaking the traditional workday into short, focused
Labour Force Survey - September 2025
Canada’s labour market showed signs of cautiously improved footing in September, with an unexpected gain in employment largely driven by full-time jobs. But the headline numbers mask cracks in the underlying structure. As policymakers and economists parse the data, the question is whether
AI-powered jobs platform
The company behind ChatGPT is now stepping directly into hiring, unveiling an AI-powered jobs platform meant to connect businesses with workers who are ready to thrive in an AI-augmented economy. The initiative includes a track for local businesses and even government needs, a move that could open
Canada Post strike and its ripples
The nationwide strike at Canada Post has stopped more than the flow of letters and parcels. It has shaken the logistics backbone that millions of businesses and households rely on, and in doing so, it has raised uncomfortable questions about how Canada’s labour
The state of the labour market’s supply
In cities across Canada, job fairs have become magnets for the unemployed, drawing hundreds or even thousands of applicants hoping to make connections with potential employers. Yet the swelling crowds at these events belie a deeper tension: even as large numbers of
