Canada's labour market showed minimal employment change in December 2025, adding just 8,200 jobs while the employment rate remained at 60.9%. However, the unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 6.8% as more Canadians entered the job search. Employment gains were concentrated among workers aged 55 and older, with a 33,000 increase, while youth employment declined by 27,000. The healthcare and social assistance sectors led job growth, adding 21,000 new positio

Three co-owners of Marina Dosa and Tandoori Grill in Calgary were sentenced to 90-day weekend jail terms this week after being convicted of defrauding temporary foreign workers from India. Manikandan Kasinathan, Chandramohan Marjak, and Mary Roche were found guilty of fraud over $5,000 for illegally collecting $44,000 from three immigrant employees under false pretenses. Justice Sandra Mah ordered the offenders to repay the stolen funds and serve 18 months probation. The wor

Canada added 21,200 payroll positions in October, a modest 0.1% gain that reversed September's decline , according to Statistics Canada. Healthcare led growth with 10,300 new jobs, while finance, public administration, and transportation also posted gains. However, job vacancies dropped to 467,000—the lowest level since 2017—falling 3.9% from the previous month. Average weekly earnings reached $1,312, up 2.2% year-over-year, though the job vacancy rate slipped to 2.6%. The un

Canada's job market saw vacancies fall by 14,000 positions in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 2.8% decrease to 492,500 openings. This decline follows similar drops earlier in the year and extends a downward trend that began after vacancies peaked at nearly 986,000 in mid-2022. Full-time and permanent positions bore the brunt of the reduction, while part-time and temporary roles remained relatively stable. Year-over-year figures show even steeper declines, with full-time

On December 11, 2025, the Government of Ontario  conducted more invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted candidates living in Eastern, Northern, and Southwestern Ontario. The OINP issued 305 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 373 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, an

On December 10, 2025, the Government of Ontario  conducted  immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted healthcare professionals, early childhood educators & assistants, and candidates eligible for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). The OINP issued 427 invitat

Saskatchewan's labour market showed impressive strength in November, with Statistics Canada reporting 16,500 new jobs year over year, including 14,900 full-time and 1,600 part-time positions. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.6%, significantly below the national average of 6.5%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter highlighted Saskatchewan's robust economic performance, noting substantial gains in health care and social assistance, building and s

Alberta has once again proven its economic strength by creating 28,700 jobs in November 2025, accounting for more than half of all jobs added across Canada. This marks the third consecutive month of significant employment growth in the province. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow highlighted that Alberta has added over 105,000 jobs since November 2024, demonstrating positive momentum that aligns with the province's rapid population expansion. Youth

Canada's labour market shifted in September, with payroll employment falling by 58,000, reversing gains made over the summer months. The decline affected 11 of 20 sectors, with educational services and manufacturing among the most brutally hit. However, a silver lining emerged: job vacancies climbed to 486,000—the first monthly increase in nearly 9 months. Despite this uptick, job vacancies remain down almost 10% compared to last year. Average weekly earnings continued their

Saskatchewan's labour market demonstrated remarkable strength in October, adding 14,000 jobs compared to the previous year—a 2.3% increase that ranks second-highest among Canadian provinces. The province's unemployment rate dropped to 5.5%, significantly lower than the national average of 6.9%, placing it as the second-lowest in the country. October saw record-breaking employment figures with 621,800 people working across Saskatchewan, including 514,500 in full-time position

Canada's employment landscape continued to strengthen in October 2025, adding 67,000 jobs and pushing the national employment rate to 60.8%. This marks the second straight month of growth , with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.9%. The gains were particularly pronounced among men aged 25 to 54 and younger workers aged 15 to 24. Wholesale and retail trade, transportation, and information sectors led the expansion, while Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador posted notable r

A comprehensive Statistics Canada study released on October 22, 2025, highlights critical challenges facing immigrant women with nursing credentials in Canada's healthcare workforce. The research reveals that while immigrant women constitute 27% of Canada's nursing-educated population, many internationally educated nurses face substantial barriers to appropriate employment. The 2021 Census data analysis shows that only 50-72% of foreign-educated immigrant nurses work in heal

Manitoba's economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month. Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, while average hourly wages rose 4.1 percent. Both public and private sectors contributed to the expansion, reflecting broad-based economic momentum. Manitoba maintains one of the nation's three lowest

Canada added 60,000 jobs in September 2025, marking a 0.3% increase that partially offset recent employment losses, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey . The employment rate rose to 60.6%, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.1%. Job gains were concentrated among core-aged workers, with women aged 25-54 adding 76,000 positions and men in the same demographic gaining 33,000 jobs. Full-time employment surged by 106,000, though part-time work decl

Statistics Canada's recent labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's robust employment, with 19,000 full-time positions created year-over-year, marking a 2.2% overall increase. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces at 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining this momentum, positioning Saskatchewan as Canada's premier destination for employment oppor

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