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Retail payroll employment declines: Statistics Canada

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The decline was driven by food and beverage retailers, says Statistics Canada.
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program use drops 50%

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Statistics Canada reports a major drop in TFW Program applications, highlighting trends in the labor market and employer reliance.
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Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September: Statistics Canada

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Canada’s job market rebounded in September with 60,000 new jobs, led by gains in full-time and core-aged employment, says Statistics Canada.
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Jobs continue to decline while unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada

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It was the second month in a row that employment has fallen in the country, says Statistics Canada.
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Payroll employment in retail decreases: Statistics Canada

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Year over year, payroll employment in retail trade was down 26,900 (-1.3%) in June, says Statistics Canada.
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Wholesale and retail trade sees 2nd consecutive month of job gains: Statistics Canada

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Employment in wholesale and retail trade increased by 34,000 (+1.1%) in June
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SPECIAL REPORT: The State of Labour and Staffing in Canadian Retail: Navigating Change Amid Emerging Trends

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As Canada’s retail industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, labour and staffing remain front and centre for businesses grappling with shifting economic realities, worker expectations, and technological change. From declining job vacancies to an industry-wide push for skills-based hiring, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the retail workforce.
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Payroll employment declines in retail, accommodation and food services sectors

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On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in Canada was up 124,300 (+0.7%) in February.
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Retail trade records an increase in payroll employment in January: Statistics Canada

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The year-over-year payroll employment decline in the sector in January was led by sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers (-11,400; -5.4%), furniture, home furnishings, electronics and appliances retailers (-5,900; -5.5%) and general merchandise retailers (-3,000; -1.1%).
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Wholesale and retail trade record highest employment gains: Statistics Canada

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Statistics Canada said employment in wholesale and retail trade has trended up in recent months, rising 107,000 (+3.7%) from a recent low point in July 2024.
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Payroll employment continues to decline in retail trade: Statistics Canada

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The net decline from January to December (-39,500; -2.0%) was led by sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers (-14,500; -6.8%), says Statistics Canada.
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Canada’s employment rises by 76,000 in January as unemployment rate drops to 6.6%

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In January, employment gains were seen across various demographic groups.
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Payroll employment higher than a year ago: Statistics Canada

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Statistics Canada says payroll employment in retail trade fell by 6,100 (-0.3%) in November, following little change in October and a decrease of 8,400 (-0.4%) in September.
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Employment rises while unemployment rate decreases: Statistics Canada

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Canada added 91,000 jobs in December 2024, lowering unemployment to 6.7%, with gains in full-time roles and key industries like education and health care.
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Canadian companies report optimistic 2025 hiring outlook

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Almost three-quarters of companies (71%) feel positive about their hiring outlook over the coming year, with 39% feeling optimistic, 36% feeling confident, and 35% feeling hopeful.
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