Business licenses can serve as a leading indicator of future employment trends, providing insight into economic activity before jobs are officially created. When new businesses apply for licenses in many cases they signal upcoming labour demand. Understanding these patterns can help policymakers, job seekers, and Employment Ontario Service Providers prepare for shifts in the job market.
May Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market at a Crossroad.
Despite broader economic turbulence, employment data from both the Labour Force Survey and Jobs TO were moderately positive. Toronto’s unemployment rate edged down slightly to 9.3% in April, from 9.5% in March, interrupting the upward trajectory seen since January. While
April Labour Lowdown. Toronto’s Labour Market Uncertainty Persists
In March 2025, Toronto’s labour market demonstrated signs of continued economic stress, reflecting broader economic conditions influenced by ongoing international trade tensions and recently imposed tariffs. Toronto’s unemployment rate rose to 9.5% in March 2025, up from 9.1% in February
Toronto at Home: Building on Shifting Ground
A four-part series that explores the evolution of housing in Toronto, unpacking its history, its current challenges, and potential pathways forward.
JobsTO Labour Lowdown March 2025
Potential Tariffs Take Their Toll Toronto’s labour market is showing clear signs of strain as economic pressures continue to weigh on employment opportunities. As of February 2025, the city’s unemployment rate remains at 9%, unchanged from the previous month, while
Unlocking the Promise of Affordable Child Care in Toronto: Insights from TWIG’s Report
The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement’s latest fee reductions beginning 2025, capping daily fees at $22 for children under six reflect a significant policy win for families. This change is projected to save Toronto families nearly $300 million in 2025 alone. However, the impact of these changes on the availability and distribution of child care spaces presents a complex picture worth exploring.
JobsTO Labour Lowdown February 2025
In January 2025, Toronto’s labour market surprised economists by exhibiting positive momentum, and aligning with provincial and national employment trends. Analysts had been expecting the economy would have lost significant jobs based on the spectre of proposed U.S. tariffs and
How to Guide: Retain Older Near Retirement Employees in Workforce to address labour shortages
Retaining older employees who are nearing retirement is a strategic approach to addressing labor shortages. Here’s a guide based on a StatsCan survey and various studies, including solutions to potential barriers: By implementing these strategies, employers can effectively retain older,
December Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market is Navigating Economic Uncertainty
As 2024 draws to a close, Toronto’s labour market finds itself at a crossroad. From shifting employment trends to industry-specific challenges and broader geopolitical pressures, the city’s labour market faces uncertainty. Toronto’s employment rate stood at 61.8% in November 2024,
Now More than Ever. Measuring Job Churn.
In Canada’s rapidly evolving economy, measuring job churn—the movement of workers into and out of employment—is essential for understanding labour market dynamics. This is particularly critical in Ontario, the country’s economic powerhouse, where cities like Toronto, Ottawa, London and Hamilton drive