Workforce Statistics

Canadian employers cut 26,200 payroll positions in November, offsetting the previous month’s gain, while average weekly earnings continued climbing amid a cooling …

By Sammy Hudes Canada’s construction sector generated growth in its most recent quarter but continues to face rising costs, especially due to ongoing …

Canadian employers are bracing for higher employee turnover in 2026, with the average cost of replacing a worker climbing to $30,680, according …

Canadian organizations recognize the importance of flexible, personalized benefits for employee retention, yet most haven’t made the shift from traditional one-size-fits-all programs. …

The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits rose by 8,900 in November to 566,000, a 1.6% increase that marks the …

Two-thirds of employed adults say they have experienced what researchers are calling “ghost growth,” or career advancement in name only that does …

Three-quarters of frontline manufacturing workers are comfortable using AI-powered tools, but most still rely on decades-old two-way radios to communicate on the …

Employment in rural and small town Canada fell by 130,300 jobs in December 2025 compared with a year earlier, a decline of …

Most Canadian jobseekers expect higher wages in 2026 but believe they will face a difficult job market, according to a new survey …

Employers are placing renewed emphasis on enhancing the employee experience in 2026, with compensation emerging as the dominant factor in both satisfaction …