Canada's recovering economy continued to churn out new jobs

Canada’s recovering economy continued to churn out new jobs last month, adding 60,000 full-time positions — mostly in the public sector and many filled by men aged 55 or more. It’s the February unemployment rate of 8.2 per cent was the lowest reported by Statistics Canada since last [...]

Consumer confidence may be turning the corner

The latest results from TNS Canadian Facts’ Consumer Confidence Index suggest that Canadians are becoming ever-so-slightly more confident in the Canadian economy. They are not only feeling a bit better about the current economic situation but concern about the future may also be abating. Overall, the index continued to [...]

Getting a job when you get to Canada is about to get easier for more immigrants, says Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
The Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP), which began in 2007 as a pilot program, is getting $15 million over the next three years to expand its services in India, China and the [...]

Half of Canadians say current economic conditions are good

Most Canadians rate the current economic conditions as good but a significant proportion of people beg to differ, a new opinion poll has found. Canadians expect real estate, gas and groceries to become more expensive over the next 6 months however.
In the online survey of  Canadian [...]

Looking for the perfect job

Love is in the air this month and those positive feelings extend to the workplace for many Canadians. A new survey shows that half (53 per cent) of working Canadians love their current jobs. But nearly six in ten (58 per cent) cite better compensation and benefits as a means to [...]

Good news as jobs increased across most of Canada

Employment increased by 43,000 in January, all in part time, pushing the unemployment rate down 0.1 percentage points to 8.3%. January marks the fourth employment gain in six months. Despite the recent increases, employment still remains 280,000 below the level of October 2008.
Employment gains in January were driven by women aged 25 to 54 and youths. This was the [...]

Consumer outlook dips

The January RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index dipped two points to 106, as consumers delayed major purchases, were less positive about their outlook for the Canadian economy and showed increased job anxiety. According to the survey, almost six in ten Canadians (58 per cent) are concerned about their current level of debt. However, [...]

Grants available for apprentices

To encourage young Canadians to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is offering grants to apprentices registered in designated Red Seal trades to help them complete their training and become certified journey-persons. Canadian apprentices registered in a designated Red Seal trade program may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 [...]

Small businesses in Canada less willing to hire newcomers

Although Canadian employers have good intentions when it comes to hiring internationally educated professionals (IEPs), small firms still see IEPs as more of a risk than an advantage.
The study by the Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) found that larger firms are more likely to recognize that [...]

Well educated immigrants often end up driving a taxi

A new report suggests immigrants to Canada are highly educated, but struggling to meet their potential. The study by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities notes that recent working-age immigrants are twice as likely to have a university degree as other Canadians.
But these same immigrants are four times [...]