September 30 was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This day honours the children who never made it home from residential schools, as well as the Survivors, their families, and their communities. It serves as a time for remembrance, reflection, and public acknowledgement of the painful legacy and lasting impacts of the residential school system; a critical step in the journey toward reconciliation.

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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is an industry classification system developed by the statistical agencies of Canada, Mexico and the United States. Learn more about NAICS system.

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Redeemer University is hiring for a Professor of English

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SE Health is hiring for a Service Coordinator

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Good Shepherd is hiring for a Community Connector

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Business Confidence Holds Steady Amid Fragile Recovery

Canadian businesses are showing resilience despite mounting trade tensions, a cooling labour market, and weak consumer demand, according to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Q3 Business Insights Quarterly.

While business confidence stabilized after five straight declines, caution prevails following a sharp -1.6% economic contraction in Q2 — the steepest since the pandemic.

U.S. tariff risks and labour market softening continue to weigh on sentiment, with small firms and micro-exporters leading the way in maintaining trade momentum. With the CUSMA review on the horizon, the stakes for Canada’s competitiveness are rising.

Child Care Use by Low-Income Families in Canada (2023)

A new Statistics Canada report highlights key differences in child care use between low-income and higher-income families.

In 2023, only 41% of children five and under in low-income families attended child care, compared with 60% in higher-income families.

Parents in low-income households were more likely to report challenges affording care, though less likely to say they couldn’t find care in their community.

Among families not using child care, 4 in 10 low-income parents chose to stay home with their children, and cost was a more common barrier.

Despite these differences, children from both income groups were equally likely to rely on licensed child care (about 78%) as their main arrangement.

👉 Learn more at statcan.gc.ca.

Bridge to Work in Early Childhood Education

Are you an internationally trained teacher interested in continuing your career with children?

Join the YMCA for a free online information session on October 16, 2025 (1:30–2:30 pm) to learn about eligibility, training, work placements, and career support offered through the Bridge to Work in Early Childhood Education program.

This session is open to permanent residents, convention refugees, and MOME 2023 visa holders.

Workshop language: English.

What are your thoughts about using AI (artificial intelligence) in career counselling, recruiting and general HR (human resources) services?  

And what I’ve learned about AI so far really worries me. For one thing, it’s terrible for the environment and harms resource-scarce communities. For another, there’s growing research about AI’s negative impact on employees, showing that it can increase depression and burnout. 

When newcomers first arrive in Canada, the atmosphere is often filled with hope. Smiles at the airport,  “Welcome to Canada!” signs and government campaigns about how  diversity is our strength create an image of a country ready to embrace their skills, cultures and contributions. They are told their stories matter, that opportunities are abundant and that they will be valued members of their new home. 

But fast forward a few months, sometimes even weeks, and many are left asking the same question: Where did that welcome go? 

Workforce Planning Hamilton’s  labour market information  can help identify:

• In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
• Workforce demographics
• Growing, declining & changing trends
• Job vacancy data
• Labour force supply & demand
• Immigration into the workforce
• Currently hiring skills & positions
• And More!