Using data from the Canadian Business Counts and the 2021 Census, we explore where real estate offices are concentrated across the Toronto CMA, and how self-employment remains the backbone of the industry. We also take a closer look at the people behind the deals- breaking down who’s working in this space by gender, age, and racial background.
Part I: The Human Engine of Toronto Real Estate- Unpacking Toronto’s Real Estate Roles
In a city where real estate headlines dominate daily discourse, understanding the people behind the transactions- those helping Torontonians buy, sell, and lease homes and commercial spaces is essential. This one of the multi part labour market information series dives into the ecosystem of real estate professionals in Toronto, clarifying who’s who and how their roles differ, overlap, and evolve.
Tracking Sectoral Growth: Toronto’s Labour Market at Two Speeds
The “bubble chart” presents a current, monthly view of Toronto’s labour market. It captures three distinct pieces of information and displays them on a single chart for each of the region’s industry clusters. The first is shown on the horizontal
Back to School, Back to Basics: Why Education Still Matters
September in Toronto is always a time of renewal. Hallways fill with students, lecture halls come alive, and families settle back into routines.
August 2025 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s labour market took a step back in July 2025, erasing June’s gains. The unemployment rate jumped to about 9.8% in July, up sharply from 8.4% in June and well above 7.3% in July 2024. This surge in joblessness came as more people left employment or entered the labour force without finding jobs.
July 2025 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s Labour Market Rebounds in June. Employment Trends Toronto’s labour market showed a welcome improvement in June 2025. The unemployment rate fell to about 8.4%, down from 9.1% in May, marking the first decline in several months as employers ramped up
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.
A Note on Job Posting Data
TWIG’s JobsTO relies on job posting information scraped from a variety of internet sites. It is then processed and “massaged” to produce information about the current and past state of job openings in Toronto. The result is almost up-to-the-minute information
The Lab Lifeline: Toronto Needs More Medical Technologists
Every time you or a loved one gets a blood test, cancer screening, or other lab work, a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is working behind the scenes to make sure the results are accurate and delivered on time. These professionals
June Labour Lowdown: Toronto’s Labour Market Better than Expected
Unemployment Up Amid Higher Participation Toronto’s labour market sent mixed signals in May 2025, reflecting early uncertainty stemming from the recent implementation of U.S. tariffs. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.1% (up from 8.7% in April), reversing a brief