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NOCA names new president and executive director
Former President Mark Kivinen assumes the role of executive director, while former Vice President Malcolm Croskery steps into the role of board President. Both appointments took effect on December 5.
Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.1% in November, labour market still hot
Employment rose in several industries in November, including finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing, manufacturing and in information, culture and recreation, while it fell in construction as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Statistics Canada says job vacancies rose 3.8 per cent in September
Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies was up 3.8 per cent in September at 994,800.
Ontario expands dual credit programs for HS students
The province hopes an investment of $4.8 million will create opportunities for an additional 2,200 students to earn college credits and take apprenticeship training while still in high school.
Employment increases in October, but labour markets remain constrained
Construction continues to grapple with labour force challenges, even as the calendar turns to the fourth quarter of the year, when workloads conventionally slow.