‘Subdued’ growth for Canada: The Conference Board of Canada - 3/20/2024
In line with its previous forecast, Canada’s economy will have “subdued growth” for the rest of the year with real GDP growth at just 0.6%, according to a report by The Conference Board of Canada ... The Conference Board of Canada forecast “subdued g...
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Canada beats expectations by adding 40,700 jobs in February - 3/08/2024
Employment in Canada rose by 40,700 jobs in February to a total of 20.4 million, Statistics Canada reported today. February’s employment growth was driven by full-time jobs, which added 70,600 jobs ... Canada added 40,700 jobs in February to a total of 20.4 million, S...
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Inflation still a concern for Canadian businesses: Statistics Canada - 2/26/2024
Canadian businesses expect rising inflation and cost of inputs to be major obstacles over the next three months, according to Statistics Canada’s Survey on Business Conditions. However, pressures ... Canadian businesses expect rising inflation and cost of inputs to be major obstacl...
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Canadian job number slips in March as self-employment declines - 4/05/2024
Canadian employment fell by 2,200 jobs in March, Statistics Canada reported today. The country lost 1,600 part-time jobs and 700 full-time jobs. Total employment in Canada stood at 20.4 million ... Canadian employment fell by 2,200 jobs in March, Statistics Canada reported....
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Canada reports 871,000 did gig work as main job - 3/04/2024
Canada had 871,000 gig workers in the fourth quarter of 2022 in their main job, Statistics Canada reported today. It also measured how many workers use a digital app to obtain work.
In defining gig ... In the fourth quarter of 2022, there were 871,000 workers in Canada doi...
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Canada adds jobs as unemployment rate falls for first time since 2022 - 2/09/2024
Employment in Canada increased by 37,300 jobs in January for total employment of nearly 33.1 million following three months of little change, Statistics Canada reported today. Gains were all ... Canada added 37,300 jobs in January as the Canadian unemployment rate...
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‘Staffing for Canada Week’ is this week - 6/06/2023
This week is “Staffing for Canada Week,” which runs from June 4 through June 10. It’s the annual week when the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services and its 1,500 member ... This week is “Staffing for Canada Week,” which run...
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The number of gig economy, ridesharing drivers jumps 48.1% in Canada - 1/08/2024
The number of Canadians working as drivers for ridesharing apps such as Uber rose 48.1% over the past 12 months as of December 2023, Statistics Canada reported on Jan. 5.
There were 135 ... In Canada, the number of ridesharing drivers working through apps such as Uber j...
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Randstad lists 15 most in-demand jobs in Canada - 1/12/2024
Administrative assistant is the top in-demand job in Canada this year, followed by sales associate and planner, according to Randstad Canada.
“Demand is growing for occupations in manual industries ... Randstad Canada listed the 15 most in-demand jobs for 2024. Admin...
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Canadian economy at ‘standstill,’ but growth ahead - 1/16/2024
Canada’s economy is at an “economic standstill” with real GDP forecast to increase by just 0.6% this year, according to a report by The Conference Board of Canada. However, things should improve ... Canada’s real GDP forecast to increase by just 0.6%...
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