Vacancies may seem like a cost-saving measure. But across Canada, hesitation in hiring is quietly draining businesses of revenue, morale, and long-term competitiveness
While Canada is globally known for lumber, minerals, and energy, it’s our people—the engineers, tech builders, tradespeople, analysts, and managers—who are powering our next chapter.
Despite the headline gains, the structure of the growth reveals ongoing mismatch between available workers and employer needs.