Tag: labour
Ontario to increase immigration to fill jobs in skilled trades, tech,...
The Government of Ontario announced it is doubling the number of economic immigrants it selects in 2025 to over 18,000 to help solve the...
Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers
The Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending and expanding the pilot program for out-of-status workers in the...
RCCAO submits three construction priorities to federal government
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is calling on the Federal Government to welcome more construction workers to Canada through immigration...
Annual survey reveals major shifts in B.C.’s construction industry
The findings of the annual BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Survey highlight the key issues facing employers and workers during a period of heightened...
Near-term rebound and peak retirements create labour challenges for construction
Canada’s construction and maintenance industry rebounded strongly in 2021 and is expected to continue growing through 2027 on the strength of strong near-term demand...
Ontario’s construction market sees sustained demand through 2026: report
Labour market challenges could be an ongoing preoccupation across Ontario as unemployment rates return to pre-pandemic lows, and construction demand in the residential and...
RESCON encourages open conversation about mental health issues
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is supportive of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and is encouraging anyone in the construction industry with issues –...
Majority of Canadian businesses plan to make vaccinations mandatory: poll
As many employers gear up to return employees to the workplace, 62 per cent of Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses are making or plan to make...
B.C. names new Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
British Columbia Premier John Horgan has named Rob Fleming as the province’s new Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Fleming was first election to the legislative...
Ontario investing in youth programs to promote skilled trades
The Ontario Government is investing $43 million in expanded youth training programs to help increase awareness and encourage youth to acquire the skills that...
