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In Canada, upskilling is no longer just a policy file or an HR buzzword. It has become a capital allocation decision that sits beside capex and technology spend. The most interesting part is that some of the biggest moves are coming from private employers and technology companies that have decided
by Minh DangAs Canada transitions into 2026, the latest Quarterly Canadian Outlook from RBC Economics underscores a nuanced economic environment that is cautiously optimistic but fundamentally reshaped by structural shifts. At first glance, the data signal resilience: per-capita GDP is on track to grow in 2025 for the first time in
by Minh DangCanada’s September trade data delivered a sharp and headline-grabbing swing back into surplus. On the surface, the move from a $6.4 billion deficit in August to a modest $153 million surplus looks dramatic. Underneath, the details tell a more nuanced and more constructive story: what we are
by Minh DangThe latest Ivey Purchasing Managers Index for November landed below the neutral threshold at 48.4, signaling contraction in overall business activity after a string of months above 50. This marks the first clear downshift in business sentiment since the mid-year rebound, and it carries important implications for the
by News RoomThe Bank of Canada entered the final stretch of the year with a widely anticipated decision to hold the policy rate at 2.25 percent. This keeps the benchmark at the lower edge of the neutral range and signals that the long adjustment phase that began in mid 2024 is
by Minh DangAfter months of rising unemployment and subdued hiring, the November 2025 Labour Force Survey marked a clear turn in the Canadian labour market narrative. Employment grew by 54,000 jobs in November, a 0.3 percent monthly increase and the third consecutive gain since September. The employment rate edged up
by Minh DangNovember data from the S&P Global Canada Services PMI make for a sobering read. After a brief return to growth in October, the services sector plunged well into contraction territory, with the headline Business Activity Index collapsing to 44.3. That reading marks the weakest since mid-year
by Minh DangCanada’s manufacturing sector entered November with another month of contraction as the national PMI slipped to 48.4 from 49.6 in October, according to S&P Global. The headline figure has now spent a long stretch below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction, and the
by Minh DangIn Canada, upskilling is no longer just a policy file or an HR buzzword. It has become a capital allocation decision that sits beside capex and technology spend. The most interesting part is that some of the biggest moves are coming from private employers and technology companies that have decided
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Explore Partnership Opportunities →The Canadian engineering staffing market is moving through a period of intense pressure. We have moved away from the generalist "growth at all costs" mindset and into a cycle where specialized technical skill is the only true currency. For staffing executives, the mid-year pulse check reveals a
The Canadian IT staffing market has entered a phase of sharp, intentional calibration. We have officially moved past the "hiring for potential" era that defined the early 2020s and transitioned into a market of high-stakes specialization. For staffing executives, the mid-year pulse check reveals that while
The administrative and clerical staffing market in Canada is hitting a significant crossroads as we move into the back half of 2026. The office of the future is no longer a theoretical concept; it is here, and it is being built by a workforce that looks very different than it
The industrial staffing landscape in Canada is currently navigating a period of sharp contradictions. We’ve moved past the post-pandemic hiring frenzy and entered a phase where the "easy" volume has disappeared, replaced by a much more surgical approach to recruitment. For staffing executives, the mid-year
The current landscape for finance and accounting (F&A) staffing in Canada is moving through a distinct "normalization" phase. After the frantic hiring cycles of recent years, the market has settled into a more disciplined rhythm. For staffing executives, the mid-year mark is about navigating a
The Canadian labor market has reached a definitive turning point, marking the end of the post-pandemic "talent grab" and the beginning of a more challenging, client-driven era. To navigate this shift, staffing leaders must look beyond simple headlines and understand the mechanics of the Beveridge Curve
In Canada, upskilling is no longer just a policy file or an HR buzzword. It has become a capital allocation decision that sits beside capex and technology spend. The most interesting part is that some of the biggest moves are coming from private employers and technology companies that have decided
by Minh DangAs Canada transitions into 2026, the latest Quarterly Canadian Outlook from RBC Economics underscores a nuanced economic environment that is cautiously optimistic but fundamentally reshaped by structural shifts. At first glance, the data signal resilience: per-capita GDP is on track to grow in 2025 for the first time in
by Minh DangCanada’s September trade data delivered a sharp and headline-grabbing swing back into surplus. On the surface, the move from a $6.4 billion deficit in August to a modest $153 million surplus looks dramatic. Underneath, the details tell a more nuanced and more constructive story: what we are
by Minh DangThe latest Ivey Purchasing Managers Index for November landed below the neutral threshold at 48.4, signaling contraction in overall business activity after a string of months above 50. This marks the first clear downshift in business sentiment since the mid-year rebound, and it carries important implications for the
by News RoomThe Bank of Canada entered the final stretch of the year with a widely anticipated decision to hold the policy rate at 2.25 percent. This keeps the benchmark at the lower edge of the neutral range and signals that the long adjustment phase that began in mid 2024 is
by Minh DangAfter months of rising unemployment and subdued hiring, the November 2025 Labour Force Survey marked a clear turn in the Canadian labour market narrative. Employment grew by 54,000 jobs in November, a 0.3 percent monthly increase and the third consecutive gain since September. The employment rate edged up
by Minh DangNovember data from the S&P Global Canada Services PMI make for a sobering read. After a brief return to growth in October, the services sector plunged well into contraction territory, with the headline Business Activity Index collapsing to 44.3. That reading marks the weakest since mid-year
by Minh DangCanada’s manufacturing sector entered November with another month of contraction as the national PMI slipped to 48.4 from 49.6 in October, according to S&P Global. The headline figure has now spent a long stretch below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction, and the
by Minh Dang