3 d. ago About half of Canadian companies, job seekers fear recession: Poll

There’s a disconnect between employer confidence and employee’s concern about job security in Canada, but one thing they do agree on is the possibility of a recession, according to a new survey. A poll from Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll found half of both Canadian companies (51%) and Canadian job seekers (53%) think there will be […]

Economics

5 d. ago Almost half of Canadians want temporary foreign worker program eliminated: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests 44% of Canadians want to see the temporary foreign worker program scrapped as the country grapples with high unemployment, especially among young people. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently proposed eliminating the program in response to high youth unemployment. The unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6% […]

Society

8 d. ago Statement by Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union on new federal measures to protect and support Canadian workers and industries

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new measures to support Canadian workers and industries impacted by U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions: “Steelworkers are clear: Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs […]

Society

8 d. ago B.C.’s job slump continues with biggest losses in ‘Hollywood North’

The unemployment rate is up a third of a per cent to 6.2 per cent, which is still below the national unemployment rate of 7.1 per cent.

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8 d. ago Lenders Flip Bank of Canada Calls to Cuts After Ugly Jobs Report

Two of Canada’s largest lenders now see the Bank of Canada cutting borrowing costs later this month after a worse-than-expected jobs report.

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8 d. ago Alberta unemployment rate took big jump in August, now 2nd highest among provinces

The unemployment rate in Alberta jumped from 7.8 per cent in July to 8.4 per cent in August, the highest rate since August 2017, outside of the pandemic.

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8 d. ago Hiring stalls in U.S. with companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labour market continued to cool due to uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July, the Labor Department said Friday, and came in below the roughly 80,000 economists had expected for August. The unemployment rate ticked up to […]

Economics

8 d. ago Unemployment rate climbed to 7.1% in August as economy lost 66,000 jobs

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost jobs for the second month in a row as the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level since May 2016, excluding the pandemic period. Statistics Canada said Friday the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.1 per cent in August, its highest level since August 2021, as the economy lost […]

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8 d. ago Jobs numbers in Canada set to reveal latest unemployment rate

Statistics Canada will release the latest jobs numbers for the month of August, which will include updates on the country's unemployment rate.

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8 d. ago Unemployment rate hit 7.1% as Canada shed 66,000 jobs in August

Statistics Canada says unemployment in Canada climbed for the second straight month in August to 7.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent in July, while shedding 66,000 jobs last month.

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9 d. ago Teenage workers hit hard by tech disruption, population growth: Desjardins

OTTAWA — A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada’s youngest workers. The Desjardins Economics report, released Thursday, comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites decades-high youth unemployment levels to attack an immigration program for temporary foreign workers. Statistics Canada’s latest labour […]

Society

2 w. ago No decision on sale of HBC leases to Ruby Liu as judge says he has ‘a few things to think about’

Approval of the sale of the 25 leases to Liu would lead to a recovery of over $50M for HBC’s creditors and create about 1,800 jobs across Canada, a court document says

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2 w. ago Vancouver rally calls on Carney to protect Canadian jobs in face of ‘bully’ Trump

Attendees at Unifor's constitutional convention gathered at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Convention Centre to press the federal government to protect Canadian jobs.

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2 w. ago Youth unemployment at recessionary levels, CIBC report finds

TORONTO — A new report says the current youth unemployment rate is at levels typically only seen during recessions, even as other age groups face a more resilient labour market. CIBC analyst Andrew Grantham says the rise in unemployment among those aged 15 to 24 has gone above and beyond what the current economic backdrop […]

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2 w. ago Canada’s tech job market went from boom to bust in five years: Indeed

Canada’s tech job market has gone from boom to bust in a matter of years, a new study says. The research released Tuesday by job postings site Indeed says August openings in the sector posted on its platform were down 19 per cent from their early 2020 levels. “The Canadian tech world remains stuck in […]

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2 w. ago Canada’s tech job market has gone from boom to bust in last five years: Indeed

Canada’s tech job market has gone from boom to bust in a matter of years, a new study says. The research released Tuesday by job postings site Indeed says August openings in the sector posted on its platform were down 19 per cent from their early 2020 levels. “The Canadian tech world remains stuck in […]

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2 w. ago Survey finds border agents among least satisfied public servants in Canada

A survey of public servants' job satisfaction suggests employees working with Canada Border Services and Canadian Security Intelligence Services are some of the least satisfied.

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3 w. ago Toronto Pearson Airport warns of delays from Air Canada strike, passengers still stranded

Flight attendants with Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge walked off the job on Saturday, forcing the national airline to ground all flights and begin cancelling customer bookings.

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3 w. ago CUPE: Former Air Canada Counsel to Decide Whether to End CUPE

TORONTO — In an almost unthinkable display of conflict-of-interest, a former Air Canada legal counsel, Maryse Tremblay, will rule on whether to end job action by striking Air Canada flight attendants at the Canada Industrial Relations Board. CUPE requested Tremblay recuse herself from chairing the proceedings. Despite CUPE’s request, Tremblay will hear the case. Tremblay, […]

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4 w. ago Liberals defend stepping in to end dispute between Air Canada and flight attendants

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is defending its decision to intervene to resolve a labour dispute at Canada’s largest airline amid criticism from unions and opposition parties that the move sides with big business. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Saturday that she directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order Air Canada and the […]

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