Hiring: Canadian Companies Proceed with Caution
A recent Bank of Canada survey suggests that most companies are still keeping their hiring at a minimum as economic conditions nationwide remain uncertain. Many
Canadian Labour Market Shows Improvement in Payroll Gains
A recent payroll survey from Statistics Canada shows that the nation’s overall labour market is headed in a positive direction. Many economists consider StatCans’s monthly
Union Financial Disclosure Bill Hits Resistance from Senate
Last December, Bill C-377—a bill amending the current Income Tax Act which requires unions to give full financial disclosure—passed through the third reading in the
Canada Jobs Grant: Greeted With Support and Opposition Alike
The Canada Jobs Grant program has received a polarizing response from the public. While some are in full support of the job creation initiative, others
With 2013 Budget, Ontario Looks to Create Jobs in Smaller Communities and Municipalities
May 2013 was an important month for small communities in Ontario. The Ontario government recently announced a series of new projects to help smaller urban
Canada’s Shift to Temporary Workers – What this Means for Employers and Job Seekers
The rumours are true. Temporary employment is growing at a much faster rate than permanent positions in Canada today. According to Statistics Canada, the number