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Job losses continue for third month, signalling economic slowdown
The unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent in August, ticking up for the first time in seven months, Statistics Canada reported in its most recent labour force survey on Friday.
PCL announces senior leadership changes in Toronto
Among other changes, the company has revamped its three-person senior leadership team in the city. Joining Monique Buckberger are Marc Pascoli and Myke Badry.
Brantford workplace fatality leads to $125K fine for Vancouver company
CRM of Canada Processing entered a guilty plea in provincial offences court in Brantford for its role in a March 2021 incident that led to a worker’s death.
Rules need change to keep international students in Canada and fill labour gaps: RBC
Researchers with RBC are calling for an urgent reset of Canada's immigration process to keep talented international students in the country to fill key labour shortages.
Could Quebec’s skills training model help solve Canada’s labour shortage?
From baggage handlers to health-care workers, teachers and carpenters, Canada is beset by a shortage of workers in almost every business sector and region of the country.