Canada’s economy is entering a new phase: one that feels neither like a downturn nor a recovery, but something in between. The latest Financial Markets Monthly from RBC, titled “Central Banks Cut as Trade Walls Rise,” offers a clear signal: the era of steady expansion has given way to

The Ontario government’s proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) signals one of the province’s most consequential HR reforms in years. It would require all job postings from medium and large employers (those with 25 or more staff) to include salary ranges, disclose the use of

For years, policymakers have warned that Canada’s widening skills gap, the gulf between what workers know and what employers need, could slow the country’s growth. But new evidence suggests that businesses are no longer waiting for government to close that gap. According to a recent survey by Morneau

Recent guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency has clarified the conditions under which T4A slips must be issued for contractor payments and other non-employment income. The clarification reaffirms that certain incorporated or independent contractors providing services may still fall within T4A reporting requirements. The announcement is significant for staffing and

As of October 1, several provinces raised their minimum wages, including Ontario to $17.60 and Nova Scotia to $16.50. These adjustments, though modest, are expected to have broad effects on sectors reliant on entry-level and hourly work such as retail, warehousing, and hospitality. The increases will likely trigger

In a recent announcement, the federal government revealed that Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applications have declined sharply: roughly 50 percent overall, with a 70 percent drop in the low-wage stream.  Alongside the drop, enforcement has intensified: in 2024–25, over 1,400 employer compliance inspections took place, penalties more

In Halifax this week, Nova Scotia’s government announced what might look like a minor regulatory adjustment: it will no longer require most skilled tradespeople to renew their certifications every five years, and it has nearly halved the cost of challenge exams for experienced workers who want to become certified

On October 9, 2025, Canada’s federal government launched its fourth call for proposals under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, making up to $20 million available to strengthen capacity, infrastructure, and programming in Black-led and Black-serving non-profit organizations across the country.  From the government’s perspective, this is more