Ontario lost 28,000 jobs in March marking first significant rise in unemployment rate since 2023

Unemployment Causing Significant Challenges for Canadian Job Seekers

TORONTO, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a rapidly changing job market, the consequences of prolonged unemployment are taking a significant toll on job seekers, affecting not only their skills and confidence but also their mental health and networking…

Ontario lost 28,000 jobs in March marking first significant rise in unemployment rate since 2023

“During periods of economic downturns, workers may become more likely to be laid off, which can increase the overall unemployment rate,” Statistics Canada said.

Canada loses 33,000 jobs in March as unemployment jumps to 6.7 percent

"The wheels may be starting to fall off the Canadian labour market."

Ottawa halts low-wage LMIA processing in 24 metropolitan areas due to high unemployment » LPEN

The Canadian Government has announced a temporary suspension of processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in 24 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where unemployment rates exceed 6%. This measure, effective from April 4 to July 10, 2025, notably affects major cities, including Toronto (8.6%), Montreal (6.7%), and Vancouver (6.6%). The policy, part of the Temporary […]

Canada is Losing Jobs, Investment, and Stability — Voters Must Take This Election Seriously

The economic slowdown we’re facing in Canada isn't a result of external forces. It’s the consequence of internal decisions — years of policy choices that have made it harder to grow businesses, invest in infrastructure, or plan for the future.

AB lost over 30,000 full-time jobs in March 2025

Since the start of the year, the province has lost over 35,000 full-time jobs.