Walmart and other major U.S. companies are launching initiatives to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, investing in training to build a sustainable workforce. Learn about the new strategies.
A new, free eight-week YMCA program in Ottawa is teaching students the fundamentals of skilled trades and homebuilding. Learn about this hands-on opportunity launching in December 2025.
Wasaga Beach is now hiring for over 60 seasonal positions for the 2025 summer season. Learn about the available roles and how to apply for your dream summer job in Ontario.
The mining sector in British Columbia is transforming, with female participation jumping from 12% to over 20%. Industry leaders cite diversity as a key business advantage for the future.
Following the Quinn Hughes trade, the Vancouver Canucks signal they are open for more deals before the NHL's holiday roster freeze. Meanwhile, the team's lack of a dedicated practice facility is again in the spotlight.
The City of Kitchener is preparing to hire more than 200 students for temporary summer positions in 2026. Applications open soon for these valuable work experience opportunities.
Stellantis's Windsor Assembly Plant has successfully hired over 1,000 workers to staff its new third shift, marking a major jobs milestone for the region. Learn more about this economic boost.
Alberta's unemployment rate plummeted from 7.8% to 6.5% in November, marking the largest monthly drop outside a pandemic since 1976. Over 28,000 new jobs were created.
Alberta gained more jobs than any other province in September 2025, but its unemployment rate remains higher than the national average. Explore the latest labour market data from Statistics Canada.
Windsor-Essex celebrates a historic employment high as the local job market rebounds strongly, fueled by investment stability. Discover the numbers and the driving forces behind this economic turnaround.
Manitoba's unemployment rate has dropped below the national figure, a positive economic sign for the province. Discover the latest Statistics Canada data and what it means for Winnipeg and the region.
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks creates 35 jobs in Ingersoll, Ont., a move hailed by the province as a key example of reshoring manufacturing from the United States. Learn about the investment and its impact.
The Canadian dollar soared above 72 cents U.S. after a surprisingly strong November jobs report, reinforcing expectations the Bank of Canada will hold rates. Discover the market impact.
Canada's surprisingly strong November jobs report, with 54,000 new positions, has economists predicting the end of rate cuts and flirting with the possibility of a hike in 2026. Discover the market implications.
Canada's labour market showed strength in November, adding 54,000 jobs and lowering the unemployment rate to 6.5%. Get the full analysis of the latest StatCan report.
Statistics Canada releases November employment figures today, a critical data point for the Bank of Canada's upcoming interest rate decision. Get the latest analysis.
Swedish defence giant Saab's pledge to create 10,000 aerospace jobs in Canada is under fire. Industry analysts and critics question the feasibility and details of the ambitious proposal.
Matthew Steele, an active Reservist, receives the inaugural Millwright Scholarship to study at Fanshawe College, bridging military service with a skilled trades career.
LiUNA's Joseph Mancinelli and Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini addressed the Empire Club, defending the provincial jobs fund against allegations of misuse. Read the full debate.
The University of Calgary is launching new programs to rapidly expand Canada's carbon capture workforce, driven by a major energy deal accelerating demand for skilled professionals.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces mounting pressure to engage with President Trump as U.S. tariffs devastate Canadian manufacturing, with Algoma Steel's layoffs pushing job losses past 41,000. Read the analysis.
Canada faces a shortage of over 800,000 skilled tradespeople, jeopardizing new infrastructure and economic growth. Initiatives like Jill of all Trades aim to empower youth.
With the Calgary Flames near the NHL's bottom, should GM Craig Conroy rush trades or wait? We explore the debate, key players like Rasmus Andersson, and the risks of moving too fast or too slow.
The City of Windsor is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Student Lottery, offering valuable municipal job opportunities. Apply by the deadline for a chance to gain work experience.
Canadian job seekers face increased competition as holiday hiring surges this season. Discover key trends and tips for navigating the competitive seasonal job market in Canada.
Montreal Canadiens legends Chris Nilan and Rick Green reveal their picks for the team's best trades since 2010 on a special Hockey Inside/Out bonus episode.
Over 200 students from grades 9-12 participated in NAIT's Jill of All Trades event, gaining hands-on experience in welding, electrical work and other trades while addressing Canada's skilled labor shortage.
Internationally educated nurses in Atlantic Canada face significant hurdles finding employment despite nursing shortages. Learn about their challenges and potential solutions.
Grade 11 student Christyn Doro builds an extension cord at the Jill of All Trades fair at Edmonton's NAIT, encouraging young women to explore careers in skilled trades.
Strathcona Resources invests $1 million in the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon campus at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, aiming to boost skilled trades for the oil and gas sector. Read more.