When the monthly jobs report came out last week it was a clear indication that the Canadian economy is slowing. The entire country generated only 7,400 new …
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Saskatchewan leads in employment growth
Saskatchewan’s labor market has been showing signs of strength for months but none of the indicators have been as strong as the ones delivered in last week’s …
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Job vacancy rate tightens up
It doesn’t get as much attention as the monthly jobs report, but another monthly measure of the labor market also offers some interesting insights into the …
Cuts to immigration flow to cause labor shortages for next five years
You can’t fight demographics.As the election campaign generates pledges from all parties, there is one factor facing all of them in the eye…you can promise …
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Provincial economy performing well for working people
Last week’s labor force or jobs report provided a snapshot of the Saskatchewan economy as one that is performing well for working people. We generated 6,600 new …
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Job growth mirrors make-up of provincial economy
Saskatchewan often marches to a different beat than many parts of the country in matters related to the economy. We have a commodity-based marketplace while …
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