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Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

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Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.
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Retail payroll employment declines: Statistics Canada

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in Canada was up 124,300 (+0.7%) in February.
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Canada’s unions call for immediate action on U.S. tariffs threatening over one million jobs

Mario Toneguzzi -
"These reckless and unjustified tariffs from President Trump are a direct attack on Canadian workers, our industries and our economy."
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Employment falls in wholesale and retail trade: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Employment fell by 29,000 (-1.0%) in wholesale and retail trade in March, partly offsetting an increase of 51,000 in February.
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Wholesale and retail trade record highest employment gains: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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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Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of pandemic: Restaurants Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The foodservice industry added 34,600 new jobs since November 2024, reaching 1,175,900 jobs and representing one in six new jobs created in Canada.
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Canada’s employment rises by 76,000 in January as unemployment rate drops to 6.6%

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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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Stark decline in Canada’s small business employment: Intuit

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Intuit report reveals that while overall employment has grown year-over-year, small business growth is lagging, hindered by high interest rates making it harder for some to access financing to fuel growth.
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Canadian companies report optimistic 2025 hiring outlook

Mario Toneguzzi -
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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Retail payroll employment on the rise: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Statistics Canada says overall payroll employment in the retail sector has generally trended downward since February 2024, with a net decline of 21,200 (-1.1%) over the period.
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Job vacancies falling with sales and service leading the way: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Statistics Canada says job vacancies in the sales and service occupations have declined for 8 consecutive quarters.
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