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
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
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
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
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
For generations, the Canadian workday followed a familiar rhythm: the morning commute, the eight-hour stretch, the rush home through crowded highways. But the foundations of that rhythm are quietly eroding. Across industries, a new model of productivity is emerging: microshifting, the practice of breaking the traditional workday into short,
AI-powered jobs platform
The company behind ChatGPT is now stepping directly into hiring, unveiling an AI-powered jobs platform meant to connect businesses with workers who are ready to thrive in an AI-augmented economy. The initiative includes a track for local businesses and even government needs, a move
Canada Post strike and its ripples
The nationwide strike at Canada Post has stopped more than the flow of letters and parcels. It has shaken the logistics backbone that millions of businesses and households rely on, and in doing so, it has raised uncomfortable questions about how Canada’s labour
