The final inflation reading of 2025 has arrived with a headline figure that, at first glance, suggests a surprising reversal in Canada’s disinflationary trend. Headline CPI growth climbed to 2.4% in December, up from 2.2% in November. However, for those navigating the Canadian labor and staffing markets,
The latest reading of the Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) offers a compelling pivot point for the Canadian economy as it enters 2026. After a turbulent 2025 characterized by trade volatility and a softening labor market, the December 2025 data released earlier this month signals a return to expansionary territory.
On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced its decision to maintain the overnight rate at 2.25%, marking the second consecutive hold following the December meeting. For recruitment professionals and staffing firms across the country, this decision signals a continuation of the "wait-and-see" environment
On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced its decision to maintain the overnight rate at 2.25%, marking the second consecutive hold following the December meeting. For recruitment professionals and staffing firms across the country, this decision signals a continuation of the "wait-and-see" environment
The final inflation reading of 2025 has arrived with a headline figure that, at first glance, suggests a surprising reversal in Canada’s disinflationary trend. Headline CPI growth climbed to 2.4% in December, up from 2.2% in November. However, for those navigating the Canadian labor and staffing markets,
The latest reading of the Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) offers a compelling pivot point for the Canadian economy as it enters 2026. After a turbulent 2025 characterized by trade volatility and a softening labor market, the December 2025 data released earlier this month signals a return to expansionary territory.
The Bank of Canada’s fourth-quarter 2025 Business Outlook Survey indicates a period of stabilization for the Canadian economy, reflecting a cautious but notable improvement in sentiment compared to the lows experienced in mid-2025. This shift comes as trade pressures begin to settle and recessionary fears retreat, with
If the recent slowdown in manufacturing was a warning signal for the Canadian economy, the latest data from the service sector represents a more immediate structural shift. The S&P Global Canada Services PMI for December 2025 registered at 46.5, marking a second consecutive month of deep contraction.
The release of the S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 offers a sobering but essential signal for recruitment professionals across the country. Registering at 48.6, the index climbed marginally from November’s reading of 48.4 but remained below the neutral 50.
Recent trade data from October indicates a period of relative stabilization for the Canadian economy, a trend that carries significant implications for the staffing and recruitment landscape over the short to medium term. While the merchandise trade balance shifted to a slight deficit of $0.6 billion from a minor
