The Canadian staffing index fell in July, continuing a trend of moderate year-over-year declines. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, fell to a reading of 103, down 4% from July 2015.

“The Canadian staffing index declined modestly in July, continuing a trend seen throughout most of 2016,” said David Francis, CCWP, research analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts. “We note that there were two less working days in July this year compared to last year, suggesting the decline was more likely driven by the fewer number of working days than a decline in demand for staffing services.” 

Staffing Industry Analysts produces the index on behalf of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services.