Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
Dear friends, It is with immense joy and genuine excitement that I share some wonderful news with you. Skye Berry has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director of Career Professionals of Canada. As our association continues to grow, evolve, and serve our sector, having an experienced career professional like Skye at the helm is both inspiring and reassuring. I have had the privilege of knowing Skye for many years, watching her journey, her commitment, and her unwavering dedication to CPC and the career development profession. Now, seeing her…
In 2025, Canada’s career landscape is a puzzle of contradictions. These contradictions are likely to continue into 2026 and beyond. Labour shortages and high unemployment exist side by side. People are told the future is full of opportunity, yet many are struggling to afford rent. We’re encouraged to embrace innovation, but millions feel left behind by technology they don’t understand or trust. As career professionals, we are walking into this reality every day. Whether we identify more as coaches, counsellors, educators, or advocates, we are here to help people make…
Kathleen Weston’s journey as a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) began in 1998, when a job loss sparked a new chapter of reinvention. While returning to school to explore the emerging world of computer technology, she discovered a passion for helping others tell their career stories. That passion led to freelance résumé writing, which quickly evolved into a lifelong vocation. Her enthusiasm for technology earned her a role as a Word Processing Operator at Seneca College. Within two years, she was teaching continuing education courses, an endeavour she continued until 2014.…
Canada’s Budget 2025 sends a clear signal; the federal government wants to strengthen skills, support transitions, and increase access to good work. For not-for-profit (NFP) career services, the budget offers meaningful opportunities, but it comes with practical caveats. The programs announced can help your clients, grow your service offerings, and build partnerships. Details are still being finalized, of course, and many programs will not launch until 2026 or beyond—and competition will be strong. Below is a practical, action-oriented guide that explains the major measures and why they matter for your…
Binisha Backer is a dedicated Certified Employment Strategist (CES) and Career Development Coach with 15 years of strategic Human Resources and Learning and Development experience across Canada, the UAE, and India. Driven by a deep passion for the people experience and workplace skills development, she leverages this extensive background to empower others. In corporate roles, Binisha managed critical functions like employee relations, engagement, and learning programs, often using new hire orientation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for early skills building. Since the beginning of her career, Binisha felt a…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Immigration is woven into Canada’s success story. It is the engine that keeps our workforce strong, our communities vibrant, and our economy thriving. Newcomers share a common arc of arrival, rejection, and renewal, and when Canada keeps its doors open and provides real support, remarkable things happen. I know this from lived experience: I arrived from Pakistan as a child, grew up here, and now stand as a proud Canadian citizen who has contributed to our labour…