Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
-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,…
Career professionals play an essential role in supporting clients who are facing a toxic work environment — not only by helping clients identify and articulate the impact of workplace toxicity on their well-being and performance, but also by guiding them toward healthier work environments, supporting career transitions, and equipping them with conflict resolution and resilience-building strategies. With the right tools and support, clients can move from surviving to truly thriving. Read the full article by C Ball.
-By Lori A. Jazvac & Ksenia Lazoukova – In today’s volatile job market, many professionals find themselves at the crossroads of purpose and paycheck, asking: How do I turn what I love into how I live? While “follow your passion” sounds inspiring, it’s not always enough. Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) must help clients move beyond idealism into sustainable, strategic action—honouring dreams and day-to-day realities. Turning passion into a profession is possible—yet it demands clarity, courage, resilience, and a grounded plan. A growing trend among Canadian workers is seeking career transitions,…
-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Canada is known for its warm and friendly reputation: holding the door open for others and offering a hand to strangers. Beneath that politeness, though, lies quiet steel. The hockey phrase “elbows-up” captures this balance: a player angling their elbows to shield the puck, firm, poised, and ready. For career professionals, this image offers more than a catchy slogan; it provides a framework for serving clients, engaging employers, and shaping the labour market. Here’s how to bring an…
We are so excited to see CPC member Kohinoor Dev Roy featured on a local Edmonton talk show, The Courtney Theriault Show. Our members are thought leaders in the career development space. If you are interested in providing an article to CPC, please reach out.