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
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.
The AI Effect: Exploring the New Frontiers of Employment in Toronto

Automation’s impact on Toronto’s labor market is nuanced. Industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation, which traditionally employ a significant number of lower-skilled workers, are at a higher risk of job displacement due to AI and robotics. However, technology is also a net job creator, promising new roles that currently do not exist and altering existing jobs to work alongside AI, enhancing human labor rather than replacing it.