Quebec announces measures to help booming manufacturing industry amid labour shortage
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s manufacturing industry is boasting record growth recently, but there is one stumbling block. Continue reading
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Quebec finance minister aims to boost economy by spreading out spending in first budget
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
In his mandate, one of Éric Girard’s biggest challenges is spurring economic growth. Continue reading
Quebec’s new government wants to reduce immigrants. Can its economy afford it?
Is the CAQ’s victory in Quebec an indication that being anti-immigrant is a path to power in Canada? Continue reading
‘I have a hard time seeing it’: Montreal mayor rejects CAQ plan to reduce immigration
Valérie Plante says she finds it difficult to accept the Coalition’s proposed plan to reduce the annual number to 40,000 from 50,000 given a labour shortage in the city. Continue reading
Seafarers Training Institute hopes hiring initiative will attract young Maritimers
Seafarers Training Institute is looking to hire 300 new seafarers to address an “ongoing labour shortage” and “impending crisis” in Canada’s marine fishing industry. Continue reading
Osoyoos tourism employers team up to house seasonal workers amid housing crunch
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Osoyoos tourism operators have teamed up to invest in modular housing for seasonal workers. Continue reading
Quebec health minister called ‘arrogant,’ blamed by opposition for nurses’ exhaustion
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
After a week of outcry, Quebec Health Minister Gaétan Barrette has met with the nurses’ union about the risk of burnout, exhaustion and extensive overtime. Continue reading
There are 361K job vacancies in Canada — here’s where workers are needed
A look at where the job shortages are across Canada. Continue reading
If people can’t afford to work in Vancouver, what happens to the city?
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“If they’re seeking shelter they can wrap themselves in the help wanted signs that are plastered all over the city.” Continue reading
Vancouver bagel shop owner calls B.C. labour shortage ‘a perfect storm’
Small businesses in Vancouver are having difficulty hiring and retaining staff. Continue reading