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Canada’s low unemployment rate is unsustainable, contributing to inflation: Macklem

The Canadian Press Nov 10, 2022

TORONTO – Canada's low unemployment rate is not sustainable and is contributing to decades-high inflation, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said during a speech in downtown Toronto Thursday. Speaking before students and…

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Trade Uncertainty and Commodity Pricing temper Construction Optimism: Turner & Townsend

Building Feb 27, 2020

The 2020 Canadian Market Intelligence Report by Turner & Townsend reveals a relatively positive economic outlook this year in the country. However, a negative or delayed resolution in the USA-China trade negotiations may hinder…

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Ontario Posts Strong Labour Market Performance in 2019

Building Feb 6, 2020

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario’s (FAO) annual labour market report reveals a strong performance in 2019 with 210,000 net new jobs, the largest increase in the level of employment on record. The annual unemployment rate…

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Construction workforce pressures increase across Canada: BuildForce

Building Jan 31, 2018

Canada’s construction industry must remain focused on recruitment and retention as more than one quarter of a million construction workers are expected to retire this decade, according to the latest labour market forecast released today by…