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.…
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…
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…
Mishandling a layoff can be a costly mistake. Here’s what employers must consider first
Eyebrows were raised recently when Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to Twitter employees that they either commit to working long hours at high intensity…
Does starting a new job affect my severance?
Do I have any legal rights to still collect my severance while starting a new job? By Andrea Yu* – January 2023 THE QUESTION…
Immigration to Canada hits record high in 2022
Canada took in 431,645 new permanent residents last year, which topped a high in 2021 of 405,000. By Rachelle Younglai and Janice Dickson* –…
With a potential recession looming, here’s a primer on severance laws to make sure you get what you deserve
Recently announced large-scale layoffs at Twitter and Meta should serve as a wake-up call for workers across the country. With a recession looming, job…
Canada wants to welcome 500,000 immigrants a year by 2025. Can our country keep up?
Over the past year, Canada has added 700,000 people, roughly the same as the population of Mississauga. This population boom has its share of…
Flexibility is key for Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023
As people transition back to the office, Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023 have been listening to what people want – through employee surveys, town…
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.
