After leaving millions jobless in the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is once again upending the labour market. And this time, workers may have the upper hand....

During economic downturns, workers may be “pushed” into self-employment when the labour market deteriorates and there are fewer jobs available. But in a stable economy, workers can also be “pulled”...

Job vacancies in health care and social assistance went up by 36,400, or 56.9 per cent, during the last quarter of 2020, bringing vacancies to a “record high” of 100,300,...

The shift to online shopping and work from home, as well as unprecedented demand in retail and health care, have created new opportunities....

Statistics Canada says the economy lost 63,000 jobs in December, the first decline since April....

A new report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce says affordable childcare offerings, flexible work arrangements and support for job training are all key to helping women recover from the economic effects...

The Liberal caucus is calling on the government to adopt the idea in a priority policy resolution for consideration at the party’s upcoming national convention....

The new program will include $53 million for Black business organization to help entrepreneurs access funding, mentorship, financial planning and business training....

While hiring has been subdued overall since the crisis began, these sectors are rebounding more quickly than others....

Canada added 34,500 jobs in January, more than twice the number markets were expecting, and the unemployment rate dipped to a near record low 5.5 per cent, Statistics Canada data indicated on Friday....