Labour Shortage
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Victoria pledges $2.5 million from ‘Airbnb tax’ to help house hospitality workersThe 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.CanadaSep 20
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After the wildfire: Inside the struggle to rebuild homes in CanadaThose 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.CanadaSep 4
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International students are struggling. Can Ottawa’s review of the program help?In a statement to Global News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the federal government was 'undertaking a review' of the international students program.CanadaAug 18
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Canada ‘absolutely’ can’t build more houses without more immigrants, minister saysCanada aims to welcome 451,000 new immigrants in 2024. By 2025, the number is expected to go up to 500,000. Miller said he was not considering slashing these targets.CanadaAug 11
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As worker, housing shortages collide, Canada hones in on newcomers in skilled tradesIRCC said that by welcoming people in skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing and welding, Canada can help its construction sector attract skilled workers.CanadaAug 1
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How can we address the skilled trades labour shortage in southern Alberta?Crew sizes on construction jobs are dwindling as a new report shows Canada's skilled trades labour shortage is quickly getting worse.EconomyJul 10
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21% of Sask. construction workforce could retire within decade: associationThe Saskatchewan Construction Association's Shannon Friesen said many projects are starting up but the industry will have to figure out ways to find workers.CanadaJul 7
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Over $2M in provincial funding committed to provide job training in London, Ont.At least $2.5-million in funding will be shared between four London, Ont., organizations for the provision of free job training for at-risk youth and people aged 50 or older.CanadaJul 6
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Construction labour shortage adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: expertsThe job vacancy rate in construction is at a record high with around 80,000 vacancies in the industry, said CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal in a recent note.CanadaJul 2
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Rent hike forces closure of longtime West Island bike shopA longtime bicycle store in Baie d'Urfe is closing its doors after 35 years in business because of difficulty finding staff as well as unaffordable rent hikes.CanadaJun 28
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