Business Licenses as an Early Indicator of Future Jobs
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…
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…
Stats Canada Data Visualizations
By simplifying large datasets and making trends visible at a glance, data visualizations allow EO service providers to tailor supports and programming more effectively.
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…
Navigating Life’s Surprises: How Toronto’s Insurance Industry Supports Us All
Picture this: a long-awaited family vacation from Toronto to the sunny shores of Mexico, complete with a toddler eager to splash around. Everything was perfect…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…