Canada Labour Shortage

• Canada’s aging work force root of labour crunch: ‘This was always going to bite us’

  Concerned business groups have proposed a number of possible solutions to the looming demographic crisis, from boosting immigration to finding ways to retain older Canadians.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2022
  
• Canada makes 16 new jobs eligible for permanent residence, including nurse aides

  The federal government has made workers in 16 new occupations across different sectors eligible for permanent residency as it looks to fill labour gaps.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
  
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• Canada’s economy lost nearly $13B due to labour shortage, new report shows

  Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' annual labour survey of manufacturers found that almost two thirds have lost or turned down contracts and experienced production delays.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Immigration rules must change to keep foreign students in Canada: 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.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
• N.S. workers say wages, ‘shut up, do your job’ mentality driving labour shortage

  As Canada continues to grapple with a nationwide labour shortage, some workers say it’s happening because people are less willing to work for low pay and poor treatment.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
• ‘Discouraged’: Despite labour shortage, it’s tough to get a job if you’re 55 or older

  Even as companies scramble to find and retain workers, workplace ageism persists, some say.

  Money

  Sep 29, 2021
• Why looking for a new job now could be a big payoff

  Recruiters say they're seeing some job candidates bump up their compensation by 20 per cent or more.

  Money

  Sep 10, 2021
• How women could be the solution to Canada’s post-COVID skilled labour shortage

  Canada, like other developed nations, is facing a shortage of skilled trade workers just as a pandemic stimulus-backed building boom gets underway.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
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• Canada’s low unemployment rate boosts demand for temporary foreign workers

  The federal government says the volume of applications to hire temporary foreign workers is up almost 25 per cent over last year - partly because of Canada's low unemployment rates.

  Economy

  Jun 4, 2019