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Canada – Youth heading west
It’s no news that young skilled workers are flocking to the Western provinces in search of opportunities. But a new study found a link between high employment rates and private sector investment. The report by the Fraser Institute says that jobs are booming in Alberta and Saskatchewan, while Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic provinces are losing young … Continue reading
Youth in Canada – The bigger issue is underemployment says the Broadbent Institute
As of October, 2014, the youth unemployment rate was still 12.6%, well over double the adult rate, and the youth employment rate (the proportion of the age group 15 to 24 holding any kind of a job) was 56.5%, still down a full three percentage points from 2008. The bigger issue is underemployment. Far too … Continue reading
Minimum wage hike in New Brunswick – May cause layoffs says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
An upcoming increase to the minimum wage in New Brunswick may force business owners to reduce hours or lay off employees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “Businesses in New Brunswick right now are not exactly rolling in dough and they have to make some very ugly choices,” said Dan Kelly, the CFIB’s … Continue reading
Canada – 30 per cent agree that immigrants take jobs from Canadians survey finds
Canadians have conflicted thoughts about immigrants when it comes to their roles in society and the workforce, according to a CBC News survey designed to capture attitudes on discrimination. Statistics Canada figures indicate there were 6.8 million foreign-born residents in Canada as of 2011. That represents 20.6 per cent of the population, giving Canada the highest proportion of foreign-born … Continue reading
Canada – 45 per cent of Canadians feel they have been bullied in the workplace finds survey
From the playground to the classroom, bullies are everywhere – even the workplace. A new study reveals that 45 per cent of Canadians feel they have been bullied in the workplace, with bosses being the most frequent tormenters. The nationwide survey was conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder.ca from May 13 to June … Continue reading
On Poloz’s Prescription – Memoirs of an unpaid intern
Fresh out of university and six months into a fruitless job search, I accepted an unpaid six week internship under the impression that it would lead to a paid, full-time position at the same company or some serious resume ammunition. My situation ended exceptionally poorly. As it turned out, the company wasn’t paying me because … Continue reading
Immigrants in Canada – To welcome 285,000, but 14 per cent of university-educated immigrants who’ve come to Canada in the last five years are without a job
Canada aims to welcome as many as 285,000 new permanent residents next year. The last time Canada admitted as many as 280,000 permanent residents was in 2010. According to the Minister, this is the highest planned total “in recent history,” and is designed to “attract skilled immigrants” who will “help contribute to our economy and … Continue reading
Canada – More young workers give up hope says the Canadian Labour Congress
Despite the positive signs in the most recent labour force survey from Statistics Canada, the picture for the next generation remains bleak. “Last month, another 26,000 young workers gave up looking for a job and left the labour market. If you look at the jobs that our economy has created for these young people over … Continue reading
Canada – The best and worst place to be a woman
This study reveals the best and worst places to be a woman in Canada. It ranks Canada’s 20 largest metropolitan areas based on a comparison of how men and women are faring in five areas: economic security, leadership, health, personal security, and education. Among the study’s key findings is the fact that Canada’s big three … Continue reading
Canada – Employment rose for the second consecutive month, up 43,000 in October, UR at 6.5%, the lowest rate since November 2008
Employment rose for the second consecutive month, up 43,000 in October. This pushed the unemployment rate down 0.3 percentage points to 6.5%, the lowest rate since November 2008. In the 12 months to October, employment rose by 182,000 (+1.0%), with the growth in September and October of this year accounting for two-thirds of this increase. Compared with October 2013, part-time employment rose by 101,000 (+3.0%) and full-time employment … Continue reading
Canada – University graduates with lower levels of literacy and numeracy skills, 2012
In 2012, more than a quarter of university graduates in Canada aged 25 to 65 had a literacy score at the second level or below (out of five levels) in a survey on adult competencies led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The survey, which was part of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult … Continue reading
Mining Supply and Services in Ontario – Sustaining 68,000 direct and indirect jobs study finds
In 2011, Ontario’s mining supply and services sector contributed $3.9 billion to the province’sgross domestic product, and sustained around 68,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to to a new study published by the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE). CAMESE managing director Jon Baird said the study’s finding are historic, because … Continue reading
Canada – A third feel their jobs are threatened by advances in technology
A global Randstad study found that a third of Canadians feel their jobs are threatened by advances in technology, and one in four believes the job they currently hold could vanish entirely if the trend continues. Advancements in technology have always threatened certain industries, and now is no different. From giant corporations to university libraries … Continue reading
Canada – Having something unpaid on your CV is very worth it says Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz
Labour lawyers and economists are criticizing Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz over comments he made suggesting that youth work for free in order to avoid the “scarring” of long-term joblessness. Poloz cited the problem of graduates living in their parents’ basements, unable to find work. “The longer it takes for a jobless youth to … Continue reading
Canada – Ensuring jobs for veterans is an obligation survey finds
The vast majority of Canadians believe we have an obligation to ensure veterans find meaningful employment after their military service. The exact number has hit an all-time high of 96 per cent, up from 94 per cent last year, and 90 per cent in 2008. The annual Nanos national Remembrance Day survey, released today by … Continue reading
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