Labour Shortages

By David Baxter Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign workers take effect on Friday. Groupe Nadeau, a …

With workforce shortages worsening in developed nations, especially in elderly care, robotics companies are aiming to integrate humanoid robots to handle tasks traditionally performed by humans, according to a new …

The CWB Welding Foundation’s Women of Steel program has trained hundreds of women across Canada in skilled trades, addressing a significant workforce shortage in the welding industry, according to a …

The federal government has announced up to $10 million in funding for a project aimed at helping internationally trained healthcare professionals work in Nova Scotia. This initiative is part of …

Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even …

International Business University (IBU) has launched the Future Talent Research Institute, an initiative aimed at addressing the skills gaps in Ontario’s workforce while shaping Canada’s economic future. The institute will …

A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials …

The Liberal government’s decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about …

By Elliot Goodell Ugalde, Queen’s University, Ontario Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has recently come under intense scrutiny, with a new United Nations report by a Special Rapporteur characterizing it …