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Average Canadian Worker Could Receive 3.6% Pay Raise in 2024: Survey
Canadian workers could see an average pay raise of over three percent in 2024, according to a new survey by actuarial consulting firm Normandin Beaudry. The survey released on Sept. ...
September 6, 2023
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Isaac Teo
More Than 40% of Farm Operators to Retire by 2033: Report
A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, ...
April 10, 2023
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The Canadian Press
40 Percent of Farm Operators Retiring in Next 10 Years Will Worsen Labour Shortage Crisis: Report
The retirement wave coming to Canada's agricultural sector over the next 10 years will exacerbate the already serious ...
April 7, 2023
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Andrew Chen
Ottawa Announces Plan to Fill Labour Shortages With Refugees
With labour shortages nationwide, particularly in the health sector, Canada's immigration minister has announced a new pathway for ...
March 28, 2023
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Tara MacIsaac
Alberta Launches Skilled Trades Recruitment Drive in Atlantic Canada, Ontario
The Alberta government is planning to recruit more skilled workers from Ontario and the Maritimes, with a second ...
March 13, 2023
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Marnie Cathcart
Small Business Confidence in Canada Hits One of Lowest Levels Ever, CFIB Says
Small business confidence in Canada has hit one of its lowest levels ever amid fear of a Christmas ...
November 26, 2022
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Isaac Teo
Work Ready New Zealanders on Welfare Amid Labour Shortage Has ‘Got to Stop’: ACT Party Leader
New Zealand’s ACT Party Leader David Seymour said they would put work-ready Kiwis receiving welfare benefits under “income ...
November 3, 2022
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Rebecca Zhu
Canada to Allow International Students to Work More Hours Due to Labour Shortage
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada will temporarily allow international students to work more than 20 hours a ...
October 7, 2022
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The Canadian Press
‘Communist Dictatorship’: Vietnamese-Born MP Pans Major Parties for Lockdowns in Maiden Speech
In her maiden speech to Parliament, Independent MP Dai Le recounted her journey of fleeing Vietnam, expressed gratitude ...
September 6, 2022
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Nina Nguyen
Industry Complaints of Trucker Shortages Days Before Freedom Convoy Protest
Canada's labour department complained about a "significant" labour shortage in the trucking industry days before the truckers' Freedom ...
August 4, 2022
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Andrew Chen
Worker Shortage a Bigger Inflation Threat Than Unions, Economist Says
Unions are starting to negotiate some of the biggest pay hikes in years, but an economist says their ...
June 29, 2022
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Rahul Vaidyanath
Canada’s Labour Shortage Has Reached the Point of a Perfect Storm
Commentary Economic recovery from the pandemic is going to be a convoluted path with years of ups and ...
May 7, 2022
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Cory Morgan
‘Need All Hands on Deck’: A Look at Income Supports, Teen Workers, Amid Aging Workforce and High Job Vacancies
High job vacancies, low unemployment rates, and an aging Canadian workforce are major challenges facing the economy, say ...
May 4, 2022
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Lee Harding
Australians Face Chaos in Sydney Airport as Easter Holidays Kick Off
Sydney International Airport has been in chaos as the reduced staff numbers are unable to handle the number ...
April 12, 2022
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Rebecca Zhu
Most Firms Expect Inflation to Stay Above 3% for Next Two Years: Bank of Canada Survey
More than two-thirds of Canadian firms are expecting inflation to stay above 3 percent over the next two ...
April 4, 2022
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Isaac Teo
Labour Shortages, Higher Wages for New Hires Could Fuel Inflation, Economist Warns
Canada’s labour market surge and drop in unemployment over the past few months have driven up wages, which ...
January 3, 2022
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Andrew Chen
Drilling Activity in Canada to Increase in 2022, Says Petroleum Association
Oil and natural gas drilling in Canada is expected to increase by 16 percent in 2022, according to ...
November 16, 2021
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Noé Chartier
Canada’s Labour Shortage Worsened by Feds’ Pandemic Relief Programs, Say Analysts
News Analysis Canada’s labour market is facing a massive worker shortage, with some of the causes said to ...
November 10, 2021
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Rahul Vaidyanath
Bank of Canada’s Inflation-Fighting Strategy May Not Be Enough
Commentary The Bank of Canada recently announced it would maintain the overnight rate it charges commercial banks to ...
November 4, 2021
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Steven Globerman
Canadian Firms Face Labour Shortages as Expectations of Inflation Rise: Bank of Canada Survey
Even with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Canadian businesses are recovering at a slow pace due to labour ...
October 18, 2021
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Andrew Chen
1 in 10 UK Firms Raising Prices Amid Rising Costs: Official Data
One in 10 British businesses have raised prices to offset increasing costs caused by the supply chain crisis, ...
October 7, 2021
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Alexander Zhang
Hiring Difficulties Hamper Growth for Canadian Businesses: Study
Employers are having a hard time hiring workers, are pushing them to work longer hours, and are rejecting ...
September 30, 2021
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Andrew Chen
UK Employee Numbers Bounce Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Employee numbers in Britain have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels as the economic recovery continues, the UK’s Office ...
September 14, 2021
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Alexander Zhang
UK Labour Shortages Could Last 2 Years: Business Group
The UK could suffer two more years of labour shortages due to the twin effects of the CCP ...
September 6, 2021
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Alexander Zhang
Australia Needs 110,000 More Aged Care Workers Within the Next Decade for Quality Care: Study
Australia’s aged care sector may potentially face shortages of at least 110,000 direct workers within the next decade ...
August 10, 2021
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Rebecca Zhu
UK Dials Down COVID-19 App to Ease Self-Isolation Chaos
Under pressure from businesses and unions, the UK government has dialled down its COVID-19 app in order to ...
August 3, 2021
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Alexander Zhang
WA Unable to Poach Workers From Other States as Skills Shortage Grips Australia
The nationwide skill shortage in Australia has made Western Australia’s (WA) potential of “poaching” east coast skilled workers ...
July 26, 2021
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Rebecca Zhu
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