Advice for Students Navigating the Job Market
Navigating the job market can be daunting and is often even harder for young people. Wincy Li from Toronto Metropolitan University joins Candace Daniel with some advice for students trying to find employment.
Global News Morning Toronto
Apr 24
What new grads can do to stand out in Canada’s active job market
The days of going to school are about to end for many Canadian university and college students, and a new survey shows they likely will face an active jobs market. As Sean Previl reports, with a potentially crowded field for job hunters as thousands graduate, there are tips you can use to stand out and...
Canada
Apr 4
Canada’s inflation fell to 2.9% in January, Freeland says
During a visit to Victoria, B.C., on Monday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said that Canada’s inflation rate fell to 2.9 per cent in January — down from 3.4 per cent the month before and the peak of 8.1 per cent. Freeland added that the country added 41,000 jobs in February, which was double market expectations,...
Canada
Mar 11
Dangers of AI during April Fools’ Day
Joe Scarpelli speaks with Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Marketing at McGill University to discuss the impacts of AI this April Fools’ Day.
Tech
Apr 1
Job shadow program gives an inside look for women interested in sports broadcasting
The Manitoba Moose are conducting its Women in Sport Job Shadow Program for the third year. Manitoba Moose marketing manager Raquel Payne joins Global News Morning to discuss the program, why it’s important for the industry at large and how you can still apply to participate this year.
Sports
Feb 28
Searching for a new job? Building AI skills before you apply is a smart move
Listing Artificial intelligence or AI skills on your resume could give you a boost in Canada’s job market, according to recent reports from Canadian employers. Research by Amazon published last November suggests two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian employers prioritize candidates with AI skills. Naomi Barghiel has more on how AI is impacting the job...
Canada
Jan 14
BIV: Wine overtook beer as B.C.’s preferred drink, December job numbers
British Columbians have a new favourite beverage of choice. Tyler Orton from Business in Vancouver has the details on that and also the gains in December job numbers and the latest labour market trends.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 5
What you need to know about searching for a job in 2024
Searching for a job in the coming year will be markedly different, because Canada’s once tight labour market is softening, shifting the balance of power in favour of employers once more. This disruption has left many feeling anxious about their employment prospects. Hiring sprees have been replaced by rounds of layoffs. Anne Gaviola has more...
Dec 31, 2023
Business News: Elon Musk’s tirade
Canada’s job market cooled off in November, and the numbers could be enough to keep interest rates on hold for the time being. Robert Levy gives his analysis on that and Elon Musk’s latest tirade at advertisers.
Economy
Dec 3, 2023
Global News Morning chats with Thrive Career Wellness Inc. CEO Jeffrey Doucet
Thrive launches innovative platform to transform job market in Kingston-Pembroke region
Global News Morning Kingston
Nov 6, 2023
1 killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise: ‘Economy is on fire’
In Bangladesh, many garment workers have lost their jobs and one woman was killed during a Wednesday demonstration for more pay, which turned violent. The latest death was the third since protests erupted in the past week. “Do you see the price of potato and onion in the market? The new hike will not compensate...
Economy
Nov 8, 2023
1 killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise: ‘Economy is on fire’
In Bangladesh, many garment workers have lost their jobs and one woman was killed during a Wednesday demonstration for more pay, which turned violent. The latest death was the third since protests erupted in the past week. “Do you see the price of potato and onion in the market? The new hike will not compensate...
Economy
Nov 8, 2023
Canada’s job market booming but interest rate decision looms
The Canadian job market is delivering jobs at a surprising rate with the latest employment numbers blowing past expectations. Statistics Canada says the country added some 64,000 jobs in September, more than tripling what many economists had predicted. The growth was mainly driven mainly by part-time work though which rose by 48,000 positions. Despite this,...
Canada
Oct 6, 2023
A look at the local labour market
Fletcher Baragar, Economics Professor at the University of Manitoba spoke in-studio about jobs and the economy in Manitoba.
Economy
Nov 2, 2023
Global National: Oct. 6, 2023
The Canadian job market is delivering jobs at a surprising rate with the latest employment numbers blowing past expectations. Statistics Canada says the country added some 64,000 jobs in September, more than tripling what many economists had predicted. The growth was mainly driven mainly by part-time work though which rose by 48,000 positions. Despite this,...
Oct 6, 2023
Business News: Canadian labour market stronger than expected
Financial analyst Robert Levy talks about whether the latest job numbers indicate whether or not Canada’s economy will stay strong over the long haul. He also touches on where the Bank of Canada may go with interest rates over the next few months.
Global News Morning BC
Sep 10, 2023
B.C. premier on how port strike affects every market in Canada
B.C. Premier David Eby said at the annual premier’s meeting on Wednesday that the port strike in B.C. affects more than just the province’s market. He said it affects every market across Canada and a deal is front of mind for every premier so workers can return to their jobs with a fair deal in...
Canada
Jul 12, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – July 6, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Rob Tetrault talks about some stats on jobs and dollars stateside, and stocks for Meta.
Jul 6, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – July 4, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Rob Tetrault talks about upcoming jobs numbers he’s watching, and stocks for Tesla and Apple.
Jul 4, 2023
Unemployment rate rises for the 1st time since August amid ‘cracks’ in job market
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said Friday, a sign of weakening in the country’s tight labour market that will help inform the Bank of Canada’s future interest rate decisions.
Canada
Jun 9, 2023