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Canada’s economy entered the fall with more strength than most forecasts anticipated. The headline figure captured attention right away. Real GDP expanded at a 2.6 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, sharply reversing the weakness recorded in the spring. The headline alone suggests momentum, yet the underlying
by Minh Dang
Recent Canadian data reveals that net job creation in 2025 is overwhelmingly concentrated in large firms, while small businesses are shedding headcount. According to a report from BMO Capital Markets, large firms (with more than 500 employees) have posted a net gain of 592,000 jobs in 2025. Over the
by Minh DangOttawa’s decision to launch a national consultation on youth employment arrives at a moment when the labour market is recalibrating after several years of imbalance. The federal government is inviting employers, educators, community groups, and young workers to weigh in on how to strengthen pathways into work. It may
by Minh DangCanada’s trade landscape is shifting again and the pace is starting to show. Mark Carney keeps adding small but tangible pieces to his diversification strategy. The agreement with the UAE, the recent work on closer ties with Indonesia and India, the Gripen framework in Sweden (with an estimated 10,
by Minh DangA new IBM study shows a workforce shifting faster than the organizations that employ it. Across Canada, millions of workers are already adopting AI tools in their daily routines, often without approval from their employers. It is a quiet transformation happening at the desk level, and it reveals a widening
by Minh DangThe latest Business Conditions survey from StatCan offers a steady picture of how employers are approaching the end of the year. It shows a market that continues to move forward even as it absorbs persistent pressure from costs, wages and skills shortages. What makes this release notable is how closely
by Minh DangCanada has stepped into a new phase of economic diplomacy. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates and launched talks toward a comprehensive trade deal. This shift signals a broader opportunity for Canadian staffing and talent strategy
by Minh DangSaab has signalled that it is ready to anchor a major industrial footprint in Canada if Ottawa chooses the Gripen fighter jet for its next generation of aircraft. The company has already engaged with Canadian aerospace firms and has stated that a full domestic production model could support up to
by Minh DangCanada’s economy entered the fall with more strength than most forecasts anticipated. The headline figure captured attention right away. Real GDP expanded at a 2.6 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, sharply reversing the weakness recorded in the spring. The headline alone suggests momentum, yet the underlying
by Minh Dang
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Canada’s economy entered the fall with more strength than most forecasts anticipated. The headline figure captured attention right away. Real GDP expanded at a 2.6 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, sharply reversing the weakness recorded in the spring. The headline alone suggests momentum, yet the underlying
by Minh Dang
Recent Canadian data reveals that net job creation in 2025 is overwhelmingly concentrated in large firms, while small businesses are shedding headcount. According to a report from BMO Capital Markets, large firms (with more than 500 employees) have posted a net gain of 592,000 jobs in 2025. Over the
by Minh DangOttawa’s decision to launch a national consultation on youth employment arrives at a moment when the labour market is recalibrating after several years of imbalance. The federal government is inviting employers, educators, community groups, and young workers to weigh in on how to strengthen pathways into work. It may
by Minh DangCanada’s trade landscape is shifting again and the pace is starting to show. Mark Carney keeps adding small but tangible pieces to his diversification strategy. The agreement with the UAE, the recent work on closer ties with Indonesia and India, the Gripen framework in Sweden (with an estimated 10,
by Minh DangA new IBM study shows a workforce shifting faster than the organizations that employ it. Across Canada, millions of workers are already adopting AI tools in their daily routines, often without approval from their employers. It is a quiet transformation happening at the desk level, and it reveals a widening
by Minh DangThe latest Business Conditions survey from StatCan offers a steady picture of how employers are approaching the end of the year. It shows a market that continues to move forward even as it absorbs persistent pressure from costs, wages and skills shortages. What makes this release notable is how closely
by Minh DangCanada has stepped into a new phase of economic diplomacy. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates and launched talks toward a comprehensive trade deal. This shift signals a broader opportunity for Canadian staffing and talent strategy
by Minh DangSaab has signalled that it is ready to anchor a major industrial footprint in Canada if Ottawa chooses the Gripen fighter jet for its next generation of aircraft. The company has already engaged with Canadian aerospace firms and has stated that a full domestic production model could support up to
by Minh Dang