Labour Shortages

The Manitoba government has launched a three-year pilot program partnering with seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation to tackle labour shortages and support economic growth in west-central Manitoba. The…

The federal government has announced a $9-million investment to help 1,500 internationally trained trades workers obtain Red Seal certification, aiming to alleviate labour shortages in the construction sector. Employment Minister…

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…