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The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is weaker than it looks. Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey Friday morning, which shows employment rose by 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate continued […]

Earlier this week, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the ‘Alberta is Calling’ program to recruit skilled workers with a marketing campaign touting the province’s lower taxes, housing affordability, shorter commutes and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The $2.6-million effort is to include ads on social media, radio and posters in high-traffic areas. “Alberta is back […]

This Labour Day weekend, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is hoping workers are taking the opportunity to relax and rest so they are prepared for the upcoming months. “We’re facing a lot of difficult times for working people in Saskatchewan, so this is a time for renewal,” said Lori Johb. When speaking to Johb, who […]