labour shortage

• Vacancies decline in hospitality industry, but hiring struggles continue in Sask.

  New StatCan data shows vacancies are still up in the sector by more than 62,000 from the first quarter of 2020. Stakeholders in Saskatchewan say the labour shortage is tangible.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
• Labour shortage impacting Calgary recreation centres, private sector

  City of Calgary officials said the recreation department only has 65 per cent of the staff it needs to provide services and aquatic programs at pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
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• Quebec government to cover costs to become a lifeguard amid shortages

  To try and avoid future shortages, Minister for Education Isabelle Charest announced courses to become a lifeguard and instructor will be free.

  Canada

  Jun 22
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• Wedding woes: Getting hitched could cost 30% more amid inflation

  An owner of a wedding planning businesses is advising clients this year to budget at least 30 per cent more than usual and warning of ``a wedding boom.''

  Canada

  Jun 22
• With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour laws

  Unlike other provinces, Quebec has no minimum working age. In British Columbia, for instance, the minimum working age was raised in 2021 to 16 from 12, with some exceptions.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Passengers face long waits at Kelowna airport; hiring fair aims to ease staff shortage

  To fill the gaps created by shifting travel realities amid the COVID pandemic, Kelowna International Airport will host a hiring fair with employers servicing the airport terminal.

  Consumer

  Jun 13
• Low wages factoring into New Brunswick labour shortage, says economist

  “The staff that are on now are strained, they’re working extra hours, they’re pulling overtime trying to cover the shifts that we can’t cover," said Crystal Powell.

  Economy

  Jun 13
• ‘It’s a real challenge’: Lifeguard shortages spur safety concerns across Canada

  A shortage of lifeguards across Canada this summer may be dangerous for swimmers, according to a representative for the National Lifeguard Life Saving Society.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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• ‘Brought down to my knees:’ Restaurateur slams changes to New Brunswick immigration

  The small city on the Chaleur Bay is quickly becoming the epicentre of Canada's restaurant industry labour shortage after the province paused a popular immigration stream.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• Vancouver non-profit ‘can’t create jobs fast enough’ for Downtown Eastside residents

  Prior to the pandemic, Mission Possible saw an average of 400 applicants per year. In the past year, however, that number has swelled to more than 600.

  Economy

  Jun 7