Labour Shortages

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 …

As Canada’s baby boomers continue to retire, the country’s labour force is undergoing significant shifts, according to a new study from Statistics Canada. The analysis, titled “Canadian labour force: What …

There is a “crisis situation” developing in child intervention services in Alberta that could put children at risk, and workers say it’s being created by a government hiring practice. In …

The federal government has answered years-long calls from doctors and nurses to tally and research the number of health workers in Canada with a $47 million funding announcement. The money …

Ontario and Alberta have partnered to facilitate international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification, aiming to address skilled labour shortages and streamline the flow of skilled workers between the two provinces. …