Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
June’s job gains are a welcome shift after months of weak data, with +83,000 positions added and unemployment dipping to 6.9%. However, much of the growth stemmed from part-time roles, and long‑term unemployment remains elevated. While this offers short-term relief, the recovery is still fragile and uneven across sectors. Read full article: Conference Board of Canada — “June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now”
This is a timely and critical piece. Sweta Regmi highlights a foundational challenge: AI hiring systems, especially those evaluating verbal communication and soft skills, risk mirroring, amplifying, or even embedding bias against newcomers, accent speakers, and culturally diverse candidates. Her point is well backed by real-world instances. Read the full article here.
-Guest post from Mark Fitzsimmons, President of Psychometrics Canada and CPC Affiliate – Adding assessments to your practice will help you to assist clients to make the most informed and strategic decisions about their education and work journey. Professional grade tools that measure personality, interests and values will enhance your service offering and lead to better client outcomes. What are some of the advantages of using assessments with your clients? Efficient Career Planning Assessment results make it easier to create actionable career goals that align with personal strengths, interests and market…
New graduates in Canada are entering a job market that is more demanding and unpredictable than ever. Despite holding degrees and credentials, many face intense competition, short-term contracts with limited security, and employers who expect substantial experience even for entry-level roles. Economic pressures and rising living costs only add to the strain of launching a meaningful career. Partnering with a career development practitioner can make a measurable difference. These professionals help graduates clarify their goals, craft compelling résumés and online profiles, prepare thoroughly for interviews, and develop strategies to access…
-By Lori A. Jazvac and Ksenia Lazoukova – Summer internships represent the gold standard for students and new graduates, offering hands-on training, networking opportunities, and a frequent gateway to full-time employment. However, economic pressures, shrinking budgets, remote work trends, and shifting employer priorities have fueled a sharp decline in traditional and paid internships. Students—particularly those from marginalized or low-income backgrounds—now face significant obstacles in accessing meaningful professional experiences. Canada’s labour market is tightening. Statistics Canada reports that in April 2025, youth (aged 15–24) lost 28,000 jobs, driving their unemployment rate…
-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada.- “Downward social mobility is becoming the norm.” Policy Horizons Canada, Disruptions on the Horizon Canada’s longstanding promise of upward mobility—the belief that hard work and perseverance lead to a better life—is faltering. Soaring housing costs, the growth of precarious work, and widening generational inequities make it harder for new generations to get ahead. Many Canadians now face lower socioeconomic prospects than their parents. This shift not only affects individuals, it also erodes trust in institutions, fuels mental health strain,…