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The Bank of Canada’s rate cuts signal an economy settling into slower, capacity-constrained growth, while upcoming fiscal measures are expected to carry the weight of expansion through infrastructure, health, and green-economy investments. Against this backdrop, demand is shifting decisively toward skilled trades, healthcare, and technology-enabled roles,
by News RoomIn a year when growth has faltered and hiring has cooled, Ottawa is placing its biggest economic bet not on infrastructure or industry, but on people. The federal government’s preview of Budget 2025 outlines a significant expansion of training programs, wage supports, and skills investments aimed at keeping Canadians
by Minh DangCanada’s economy contracted by 0.3% in August, according to Statistics Canada, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the country’s post-pandemic expansion has shifted into a new, quieter phase. While the headline figure may seem modest, its implications for hiring, training, and staffing run deeper
by Minh Dang
Canada’s labour market entered the fall with a quieter rhythm. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, payroll employment barely moved in August rising by just 3,300 positions (+0.0%) while job vacancies dropped by 11,300 (-2.4%) to 457,400, the lowest level since 2017.
by Minh Dang
The Bank of Canada’s latest decision to lower its policy rate to 2.25 percent marks a delicate moment in Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. The move, which brings the rate to the lower bound of what the Bank considers a “neutral range,” reflects an economy that is
by Minh DangThe industrial labour market is not collapsing. It’s reorganizing. The last month of job posting data across key blue-collar and technical roles shows a market that is shifting away from pure expansion and moving toward resilience. Some categories are cooling, some are stabilizing, and some are quietly surging.
by News Room
Canada’s new federal budget marks a turning point in how the country approaches its workforce. Released on October 27, 2025, the plan leans heavily on one theme: rebuilding Canada through its people. Training, credential recognition, worker mobility, and income protection all take centre stage, signaling a deeper shift in
by Minh DangThe spread of generative artificial intelligence has moved beyond hype and headlines; it is now showing up in payroll data. A new study from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence, traces the first measurable labour market
by Minh Dang
The Bank of Canada’s rate cuts signal an economy settling into slower, capacity-constrained growth, while upcoming fiscal measures are expected to carry the weight of expansion through infrastructure, health, and green-economy investments. Against this backdrop, demand is shifting decisively toward skilled trades, healthcare, and technology-enabled roles,
by News Room
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The Bank of Canada’s rate cuts signal an economy settling into slower, capacity-constrained growth, while upcoming fiscal measures are expected to carry the weight of expansion through infrastructure, health, and green-economy investments. Against this backdrop, demand is shifting decisively toward skilled trades, healthcare, and technology-enabled roles,
by News RoomIn a year when growth has faltered and hiring has cooled, Ottawa is placing its biggest economic bet not on infrastructure or industry, but on people. The federal government’s preview of Budget 2025 outlines a significant expansion of training programs, wage supports, and skills investments aimed at keeping Canadians
by Minh DangCanada’s economy contracted by 0.3% in August, according to Statistics Canada, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the country’s post-pandemic expansion has shifted into a new, quieter phase. While the headline figure may seem modest, its implications for hiring, training, and staffing run deeper
by Minh Dang
Canada’s labour market entered the fall with a quieter rhythm. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, payroll employment barely moved in August rising by just 3,300 positions (+0.0%) while job vacancies dropped by 11,300 (-2.4%) to 457,400, the lowest level since 2017.
by Minh Dang
The Bank of Canada’s latest decision to lower its policy rate to 2.25 percent marks a delicate moment in Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. The move, which brings the rate to the lower bound of what the Bank considers a “neutral range,” reflects an economy that is
by Minh DangThe industrial labour market is not collapsing. It’s reorganizing. The last month of job posting data across key blue-collar and technical roles shows a market that is shifting away from pure expansion and moving toward resilience. Some categories are cooling, some are stabilizing, and some are quietly surging.
by News Room
Canada’s new federal budget marks a turning point in how the country approaches its workforce. Released on October 27, 2025, the plan leans heavily on one theme: rebuilding Canada through its people. Training, credential recognition, worker mobility, and income protection all take centre stage, signaling a deeper shift in
by Minh DangThe spread of generative artificial intelligence has moved beyond hype and headlines; it is now showing up in payroll data. A new study from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence, traces the first measurable labour market
by Minh Dang