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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has added six electric buses to its fleet as part of the E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is aimed at achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. The introduction of these electric buses is a step in
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A parking lot located next to 132 Church Street in Bowmanville will be closed temporarily during specific hours over two days. According to the local municipal authority, the closure will take place from 11 p.m. on December 3 to 3 p.m. on December 4, and again from 11
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In 2023, apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, experienced an increase in new registrations and certifications. According to data, there were 70,521 new registrations, marking an 8.0% rise from 2022 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels observed in 2019. The number of Canadians receiving trade certificates also grew by 3.
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The 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) evaluated the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries involved in the assessment. The
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Statistics Canada released the Labour Force Survey for November 2024, indicating a national employment figure of 20,647,000. This reflects a 0.2% increase from the previous month. Employment gains were primarily in full-time positions, with an addition of 54,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8%
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Statistics Canada has released data on labour productivity, hourly compensation, and unit labour costs for the third quarter of 2024. The report indicates a decline in labour productivity by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter. This marks the third consecutive quarter of declining productivity, following decreases of 0.1%
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In September 2024, payroll employment in Canada decreased by 57,400 jobs, representing a 0.3% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of little change in August and an increase of 39,500 jobs in July. Year-over-year, payroll employment saw an increase of 94,900 jobs, or
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In September 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits decreased by 9,600, representing a 1.9% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of stability in August. The trend from April to July 2024 had shown an increase in EI recipients.
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In August 2024, payroll employment in Canada saw a slight increase of 13,500 positions. This follows a rise of 39,500 jobs in July and a decrease of 22,900 in June. Over the year, payroll employment increased by 176,700 jobs, marking a 1.0% rise. Job vacancies
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The 2023 Employment Insurance Coverage Survey provides insights into the accessibility of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in Canada. The survey highlights the reasons why some individuals may not qualify for these benefits. It is noted that the number of insured hours required to qualify for regular benefits varies by region,
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In August 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose by 7,400, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous month. This represents the third increase in four months. Prior to these increases, the number of regular EI beneficiaries remained relatively stable from September 2023
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The latest report from Statistics Canada, released in October 2024, provides insights into the labour market conditions across Canada, including Northeast Ontario. The report indicates that employment levels in Ontario remained relatively stable in August 2024, following a slight increase in the previous month. The unemployment rate in Ontario rose