Getting workers back into low-paid, low-productivity jobs would not be a win: CIBC
Growth in payrolls slows, and job vacancies remain flat in the month
Temporary resident population shrinks, easing growth
String of nine quarterly declines in unfilled jobs comes to an end in Q4
Affordable child care has helped, but career choice, progress stunting growth
Latest StatCan survey finds inflation pressure is the top concern
Total labour demand increased in 2024, vacancy rate rises too
Curbs on foreign workers will hurt in short run, but represent a return to pre-pandemic levels
Lower rates needed to offset demographic, financial headwinds
Early indications point to progress on immigration, but goals remain distant