Employment Industry Updates
Employment rose for the second consecutive month in January
Employment saw a rise of 69,000 in January, evenly split between full time and part time. At the same time, the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 7.8%, as more people searched for work. Areas that saw strong gains were in business, building and other support services, public administration and agriculture. READ MORE
Burlington Manufacturer Adds 40 Clean Energy Jobs
Ontario’s clean energy plan is turning the province into a global clean energy powerhouse, attracting investment, creating jobs and cleaning the air we breathe. More than 20 companies have announced they are setting up or expanding plants to manufacture parts for the solar and wind industry, creating new jobs in Ontario. READ MORE
Ottawa searching for the secret to a healthy truck sector
A new plan to analyze Canada’s declining truck industry was announced in Ottawa on February 2, 2011. The study aims to analyze the deteriorating sector, its suppliers and highlight the industry's strengths, weaknesses and capacity. READ MORE |