Canada Considers Expanding List of Essential Workers Allowed to Cross U.S. Border

Maple News reports that the Canadian government is reviewing its current list of essential occupations to allow more cross-border travel amid ongoing pandemic-related restrictions. According to Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, officials are evaluating whether additional categories of workers should be classified as essential, enabling them to cross the Canada-U.S. […]

Canada’s Job Market Stumbles Amid Renewed COVID-19 Restrictions

Maple News reports that Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to over 8% in April 2021, following a loss of 207,000 jobs nationally. The decline coincided with stricter public health measures introduced across several provinces in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to Statistics Canada, data was gathered during the […]

U.S. Companies Eye Canadian Expansion Amid Workforce Challenges

Maple News reports that more than half of American employers are actively exploring or have already expanded operations into Canada, reflecting a growing trend driven by access to global talent and more favorable immigration policies north of the border. According to a recent survey by Envoy Global, a U.S.-based immigration […]

Canada Faces Critical Labour Gaps in Health Care and Hospitality Sectors

Maple News reports a significant uptick in job vacancies across Canada, especially in essential sectors like health care, food services, and retail, as the country continues to recover from the pandemic’s economic shocks. Data from May shows Canadian employers were actively recruiting for approximately 671,100 positions. The health care and […]

Canada Adds 94,000 Jobs in July as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

Canada’s labour market made notable progress in July, recovering 94,000 jobs as the economy edged closer to pre-pandemic levels, Maple News reports. The employment boost came as public health restrictions eased across much of the country thanks to lower COVID-19 case numbers and increased vaccination coverage. According to Statistics Canada’s […]