Canada Gains 54,000 Jobs, Unemployment Drops to 6.5%
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.
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.
The beloved Christkindl Market is back in Kitchener, bringing festive cheer, unique vendors, and holiday spirit to the city's downtown core. Discover the details and plan your visit.
Investment giant BlackRock forecasts artificial intelligence will continue driving markets in 2026, but warns of significant risks. Get the full analysis.
Nova Scotia's minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $17 per hour in October 2026, part of a multi-year plan. Learn about the timeline and what it means for workers and businesses.
Starbucks agrees to pay approximately $35 million to settle claims it violated New York City labour laws. The settlement resolves allegations of scheduling and pay violations for thousands of workers.
Discover Calgary's best Christmas markets featuring local artisans, festive activities, and holiday shopping opportunities. Support local businesses this holiday season.
London's largest free holiday market kicks off at 100 Kellogg Lane, bringing festive cheer to the community. Discover dates, activities, and what makes this market special.
Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet avoids escalating conflicts with unions as tensions rise. Get the latest on the government's approach to labour relations in Quebec.
US unemployment claims fell last week, signalling low layoffs. Explore the data and what the 'no hire, no fire' labour market means for the economy moving forward.
Major Indian trade unions launched nationwide protests on November 26, 2025, against controversial new labour codes. The demonstrations highlight significant worker discontent with government reforms.
Canada Post faces unprecedented $541M loss in Q3 2025, blaming labour disruptions and customer flight to competitors. Crown corporation's financial crisis deepens.
Arbitrator orders WestJet to suspend age-restricted flying policy affecting pilots 65+, allowing them to continue domestic flights pending 2026 hearing. Read the full story.
A historic 25% of unemployed Americans now hold bachelor's degrees, with youth and white-collar workers facing the toughest job market since 1992.
The Alberta Teachers' Association is taking the provincial government to court over a labour and Charter dispute. Get the latest details on this escalating conflict.
Calgary's economic outlook shows promising growth despite ongoing labour market challenges and economic uncertainty. Learn about the city's resilience and future prospects.
Longtime community advocate Sue McKinnon receives the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award for her decades of work supporting workers and women in Windsor-Essex.
Major corporations like Lufthansa and ING are openly citing artificial intelligence as a reason for workforce reductions, signaling a shift in corporate transparency about AI's impact on employment.
Purpose Investments CEO Som Seif discusses whether the current stock market momentum can be sustained through 2026. Get expert analysis on the bull market's future.
LIUNA begins construction on skilled trades training centre in Walkerton, Ontario, addressing growing demand in booming regional economy. Learn about this strategic investment.
Part-time faculty at Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary's University have ratified new collective agreements, ending labour disruptions and allowing classes to resume Monday.
A planned strike by 1,300 STM administrative staff on Nov. 19 has been avoided thanks to a last-minute tentative agreement, bringing relief to Montreal's transit system.
Alberta Federation of Labour launches comprehensive worker agenda campaign targeting provincial government policies. Union leaders demand protection for workers' rights amid government reforms.
Premier David Eby confronts key tests at the NDP convention, including labour disputes, economic policy, and Indigenous land title concerns. Read the latest BC political analysis.
British Columbia announces $241 million investment in trades training to address labour shortages for major infrastructure projects. Learn how this initiative will boost skilled workforce development.
Quebec Labour Tribunal approves another STM union strike while ensuring Montreal transit services remain operational. Learn about the latest developments in public transportation labor relations.
Montreal's weekend transit shutdown puts seniors and homeless residents at risk as labour tribunal approves full service suspension. Advocates warn of dangerous consequences.
Montreal transit CEO Marie-Claude Léonard expresses bitterness over labour tribunal decision affecting STM strike actions. Get the latest developments.
STM bus and métro drivers will strike November 15-16, shutting down Montreal's public transit system. Get the latest details on the 48-hour shutdown and government response.
The Town of Coaldale and AUPE reach a new four-year collective agreement, ending a two-month lockout. Workers secure a 12% wage increase and improved benefits.
Town of Coaldale public sector workers end strike after ratifying new collective agreement on November 12, 2025. Two-dozen employees return to work following successful negotiations.