Labour Shortages

• Ontario government adds $160 million to skills training funding

  Ontario is putting $160 million toward skills training programs, prioritizing help for people on social assistance and people with criminal records.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2023
  
• As Canada attracts temporary foreign workers, calls grow for more immigration paths

  As hotel and restaurant owners increasingly turn to temporary foreign workers to fill labour gaps, there are growing calls to give those workers more paths to permanent residency.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• Canada’s fruit and vegetable production soared in 2022 — so why was supply tight?

  StatCan says the amount of available fresh fruit declined by more than five per cent in 2022 from the previous year, to 72.9 kilograms per person.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
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• Canadian seniors reconsider retirement amid affordability crisis, waning pandemic concerns

  Canada's affordability crisis is changing retirement across the country. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or head back to work to make ends meet.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
• Business confidence hits record low in Ontario, even lower in Hamilton and Niagara: OCC

  The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s latest economic report says business confidence has dropped mainly due to labour shortages and inflation.

  Economy

  Feb 8, 2023
• Montreal ‘smart factory’ aims to show potential of warehouse automation

  Deloitte Canada's new demonstration facility in Montreal is meant to help warehouse operators adapt to labour shortages and supply chain disruptions.

  Tech

  Jan 26, 2023
• Immigration minister says more newcomers needed amid mixed reviews on targets

  As Canada plans to ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects health care, housing and the labour market.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
• Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

  In order to address labour shortages in health care, Ottawa is funding projects to remove barriers preventing qualified new Canadians from working in their field.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2022
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• Not everyone thinks Canada’s new immigration plan will grow the economy the way it should

  Not everyone agrees Canada's new immigration plan will solve labour shortages, especially in the retail and service sectors.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Saskatchewan businesses feeling good going into 2023

  "We have a vivatious business community and I know the people are excited to get back into their routines, connect with each other," said Shaina Lyndon.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2022