The Importance of Moms and Work
As families across Canada prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, it is worth recognizing not only the role moms play at home, but also…
Truck Drivers in the Age of Automation: The Reality Behind the Headlines
The trucks moving across Toronto every day are doing far more than just delivering packages. They are involved in nearly every facet of the city’s…
April 2026 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s employment levels edged up slightly in November 2025, following several months of softening after a strong first half of the year. Total employment rose…
March 2026 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s employment levels edged up slightly in November 2025, following several months of softening after a strong first half of the year. Total employment rose…
Part III: Between Algorithms and Commissions-What’s Pressuring GTA Real Estate Agents
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…
December 2025 Labour Lowdown
Toronto’s employment levels edged up slightly in November 2025, following several months of softening after a strong first half of the year. Total employment rose…
November 2025 Labour Lowdown
Current Labour Market Unemployment Rate 8.6% Down 0.7% from September Average Wage $41.74 Up 5.1% Year-over-year Building Permits $985.41 Mil Up $195.20 Mil Year-over-year …
October 2025 Labour Lowdown
Current Labour Market Unemployment Rate September 9.4% Down 0.3% from August Average Wage $41.40 Up 9.4% Year-over-year Building Permits $985.41 Mil Up $195.20 Mil Year-over-year…
Part II: Toronto’s Real Estate Workforce by the Numbers- People, Places, and Firm Size
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…
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…
Tracking Sectoral Growth: Toronto’s Labour Market at Two Speeds
Click on image for larger view.. The “bubble chart” presents a current, monthly view of Toronto’s labour market. It captures three distinct pieces of information…
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.