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Canada Still Outperforms the OECD: But PISA Scores Continue to Slide
17 September 2026
Amid the attention paid to tariffs and artificial intelligence, another economic story deserves much more attention: what Canada’s young people are learning. Access to markets…
AI at Work: Mind the Gap
16 September 2026
AI at Work: Mind the Gap AI headlines have taken a dramatic turn lately, with researchers and technology experts in the area warning that increasingly…
The Importance of Moms and Work
7 May 2026
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
6 May 2026
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
22 April 2026
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
23 March 2026
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
7 January 2026
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
18 December 2025
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
13 November 2025
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
28 October 2025
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
26 October 2025
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
5 September 2025
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…







