What I wish someone told me about working in Canada when I first immigrated
When you’re a new immigrant to Canada and entering the corporate workforce, you need to strike a fine balance. By Karima-Catherine Goundiam* – August…
Canada’s banks quietly shedding jobs as recruiters warn of rampant overhiring in recent years
Canada’s big banks have been quietly laying off workers, and insiders say ‘quiet’ is the point in order to avoid government scrutiny. By Jameson…
The six barriers women face in the workplace and what we can do to expel gender bias
“The combination of barriers leads to emotional and career damage and stops women from reaching their full potential,” Ms. Diehl and Prof. Dzubinski conclude.…
Can I be forced to take vacation or unpaid days off despite what my contract says?
My contract says I’m supposed to work 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. By Andrea Yu* – July 2023 The question My company…
Two-thirds of Canadian employees are quiet quitting, study finds
A new global report paints a grim picture of the workplace: a majority of the world’s workers are quiet quitting and daily stress levels…
My boss recorded my conversations with a coworker and then fired me. Can I take legal action?
He says he was allowed to record audio because we knew there were security cameras set up in the store. Do I have grounds…
My record of employment is wrong. Who is responsible for fixing it so I can collect EI?
If you have hit the work hours threshold (for example, 700 hours for Toronto), generally speaking, EI benefits are available to individuals who have…
Gig work is here to stay, so we better get on with understanding it and making it work
Between apps, economic change and artificial intelligence, work models are going to continuously be re-thought and the idea of a traditional job may not…
How to ask for a raise amid a tight labour market and slowing economy
It may seem like an opportune time to ask for a raise. By Jared Lindzon* – June 2023 At a time when unemployment is…
Global report says it will take 131 years for women to catch up to men – it’s too long
According to the WEF’s index, Iceland is the most gender-equal country in the world, followed by Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Sweden. By Linda…
2022 LLMP Reports
The LLMP Reports can be used as a standalone report on the local labour market in the 1000 Islands Region. It is a compilation of facts and figures together with community input. It outlines labour market trends and potential challenges in workforce development. It also provides action plans that outlines activities and projects that community partners are undertaking to address some of the labour market challenges.
