After 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

Ottawa’s latest budget doesn’t just invest in training, it reimagines how Canadians find work. Among the headline measures, the government plans to launch a national digital jobs and training platform, supported by $307.9 million over two years for youth employment and training initiatives. The goal: to bridge

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, while export-oriented manufacturing

For decades, permanent placements were the lifeblood of the staffing industry: reliable, lucrative, and central to how firms measured success. Each hire placed into a long-term role meant stability for clients and strong margins for agencies. But that foundation is cracking. Across North America and Europe, the traditional direct hire

When the government of Canada moved on September 5 to respond to escalating trade tensions and U.S. tariffs, it did so with more than a cheque, it issued what could be a call to arms for the staffing and recruitment sector. For staffing firms that have long watched manufacturing,

Lyft’s decision to open a new technology hub in downtown Toronto may look like another win for Canada’s growing tech ecosystem. But beneath the headlines about investment and innovation lies a more complex story; one that speaks to the changing dynamics of Canada’s labour market, particularly in

The federal government’s latest procurement disclosures show that National Defence remains the single largest buyer of temporary help services in Canada, accounting for the overwhelming majority of active staffing contracts through the third quarter of 2025. According to open-data records, over a dozen HR and recruitment vendors held active

After months of subdued momentum, Canada’s hiring appetite is stirring again. The September CSJ Hiring Index rose to 5.4 out of 10, up sharply from 4.8 in August, signaling a tentative shift in employer sentiment as purchasing activity accelerates and some hiring pipelines reopen. Yet beneath the