Labour Shortage

• Construction workers shortage stands in the way of housing boost: experts

  The federal budget tabled Tuesday acknowledged skilled labour shortages contribute to the 'entrenched structural barriers' holding back new housing supply.

  Canada

  Apr 18
  
• Canada wants to build millions of homes. But does B.C. have the workforce to do it?

  Tuesday's budget aims to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031, backed by $8.5 billion in spending on housing initiatives, but does B.C. have enough construction workers?

  Economy

  Apr 17
  
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• Why lack of ‘Canadian experience’ is a barrier for immigrants in the job market

  Ontario has introduced Bill 149 — legislation that would make it illegal for businesses to list 'Canadian experience' as a requirement in job listings.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
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• Why Ottawa is making it easier for tradespeople to move between provinces

  The fall economic statement said that in the coming months, Canada would work toward cutting red tape and making it easier for workers to move and work freely within the country.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2023
• Construction workers in dire need to meet skyrocketing housing demand in Okanagan

  According to the B.C. Construction Association, up to 40 per cent of workers in the construction industry will be up for retirement in the next decade.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2023
• B.C.’s booming construction sector at risk of slowdown, industry warns

  The B.C. Construction Association says a chronic labour shortage, combined with outdated regulations about paying contractors on time could combine to cause a major slowdown.

  Economy

  Oct 23, 2023
• BC Ferries pulls vessel back to service early after crew-shortage cancellations

  Passengers were facing the prospect of multi-sailing waits Wednesday morning after a round trip between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay was cancelled due to crew shortages.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. jobseekers visit Chamber of Commerce Hiring Summit

  The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce hosted a hiring summit Thursday to help combat labour shortages that are plaguing many local businesses.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
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• Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workers

  The money will go to help build a 40-unit apartment with one-third held at below market rents and with priority given to hospitality industry workers.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
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• After the wildfire: Inside the struggle to rebuild homes in Canada

  Those who have lost their homes from wildfires in Canada may have a long wait ahead of them before having a new place to call home.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023