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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.

Canada’s productivity has been declining for a year and a half, and many economists are worried about it. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s behind this prolonged productivity slide, why Canada lags behind the U.S. and why changes in the labour market may mark a turning point.

A 19-year-old woman is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a Toronto nightclub. It is the second shooting of a similar nature reported in the area this month. Plus, Canada’s once-tight labour market is softening and that’s left many feeling anxious about their employment prospects. We have tips for those looking for...

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 Hiring sprees have been replaced by rounds of layoffs.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...

Experts say workers were more willing to strike this year as they sought to catch up to the skyrocketing cost of living. Strikes launched by Metro workers in Toronto, B.C. port workers and federal employees brought employers to the table with better deals, helped by a tight labour market that gave workers more bargaining power.

Fletcher Baragar, Economics Professor at the University of Manitoba spoke in-studio about jobs and the economy in Manitoba.

Canada’s immigration strategy in the coming years will focus on aligning immigration policy with the country’s labour market needs, immigration minister Marc Miller said on Tuesday as he unveiled the strategic immigration review report in Ottawa.

American economic historian Claudia Goldin is the winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday. Goldin was bestowed the prestigious award for “having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes,” the academy said.

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.

Taylor Swift ticket sales have taken on a life of their own after the pop star announced six tour dates in Toronto for November 2024. Global’s Anne Gaviola chats with The Peak Podcast’s Jay Rosenthal about how hard it is for fans to receive a code to access the Ticketmaster sale, the ticket resale market,...

Canada’s worst-ever spring wildfire season is forcing the forestry industry to shutter sawmills, driving up lumber prices and setting production back for months just as housing construction has slowed due to higher costs and a tight labour market. Anne Gaviola reports.

Recent data from Economic Development Lethbridge shows employers are struggling to find qualified workers. The organization’s numbers from last month point to a shrinking labour force. As Erik Bay tells us, it’s a trend employment specialists are noticing as they try to match businesses with employees.

Economic Development Lethbridge is rolling out new programs to help provide workforce options for certain industries within the city. As Quinn Campbell reports, the initiative will also help create pathways for workers seeking permanent residency in Lethbridge.

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.

Cold Lake, Alta., is on the brink of an economic boom, and with thousands of people expected to move to the area in the coming years for jobs, leaving the housing market in a tight spot. Paired with inflation and critical infrastructure needs, affordability policies have become top-of-mind heading into Alberta’s provincial election on Monday....

Working from home has become a new reality for many Canadians. But as we emerge from the pandemic, many companies are demanding a return to the office. As Travis Prasad reports, with a tight labour market that move could be risky.

The closure of a slaughterhouse south of Quebec City is set to cost the region around 1,000 jobs. Meat producer Olymel announced it will shutter its pork plant in the town of Vallée-Jonction by the end of the year. A move it calls inevitable due to a labour shortage, inflation, and changing markets. Global National’s...

The province has released its latest Labour Market Outlook and it shows nearly 80% of the 1-million job openings expected in the next decade will require some type of post-secondary training or education. Jennifer Palma with Global News Morning speaks with Jennifer Figner, BCIT Interim Vice President, Academic.

The Canadian labour market exceeded expectations and added 150,000 jobs in January, according to Statistics Canada. David Akin explains how a hot economy could be a problem for employers, and people hoping for lower interest rates.

The Bank of Canada has indicated this week that another interest rate hike may not be necessary. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq breaks it down. She also discusses retirement savings and the labour market.