Payroll employment in Canada held steady in April, down by just 6,200 positions, as national job vacancies dropped to their lowest level …
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Canadian pension plan membership hits 7.2 million as coverage rate climbs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe number of Canadians enrolled in registered pension plans grew by 293,500 to reach 7.2 million in 2023, marking a 4.2% increase …
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Canadian employers posted 20,600 fewer job openings in the first quarter of 2025 as the labour market continued to soften, with vacancies …
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Hiring process takes longer for 94% of Canadian managers as costly mistakes rise
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly all Canadian hiring managers say finding talent has become more time-consuming, with almost a quarter admitting to making expensive hiring errors …
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Trade tensions with U.S. complicate retirement planning for Canadians: HOOPP
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberConcerns about Canada-U.S. trade relations are making retirement planning more difficult for Canadians, with many either increasing their savings or stopping contributions …
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Toronto construction workers earn highest union wages in Canada: Statistics Canada
Construction workers in Toronto command the highest union wages in Canada at $63.92 per hour, significantly outpacing workers in other major cities, …
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Canadian wages grew 20% over four decades with full-time workers seeing biggest gains
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian workers gained 20% more purchasing power from 1981 to 2024 after accounting for inflation, with full-time employees experiencing significantly stronger growth …
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B.C.’s youth unemployment rate second-highest in Canada with 16.6 per cent in May
By Wolfgang Depner High school students walking across graduation stages this month will step into an uncertain job market as B.C. has the …
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Hiring in the US slows, though employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President …
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Canada’s unemployment rate climbs to 7.0% as job market struggles persist
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate rose to 7.0% in May, marking the highest level since September 2016 and signaling continued challenges for job seekers …