Labour Shortages

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.…

The Ontario government has announced significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) aimed at addressing labour shortages in the health care sector and protecting newcomers from immigration fraud.…

The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of over $6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to support the training of more than 1,000 carpenters in Vaughan and…

B.C. farmers are increasingly turning to new technology to address labour shortages and enhance food security, thanks to funding from both federal and provincial governments. The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption…

ECO Canada has released a detailed report titled “A Demographic Profile of the Canadian Environmental Workforce,” offering a comprehensive analysis of the demographic characteristics and employment trends among professionals in…