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Following labour market events is key to helping job seekers understand where the opportunities (short, medium and long-term) might be in a local community and elsewhere in the country.

The following table offers significant events from past four weeks that may affect the supply and demand in the labour force across Canada. It can prove to be a useful resource to complement your job search and career exploration.

You can explore news items across Canada on this page or refine your search to a specific news event type, sector or region.

Canada by the numbers

Unemployment Rate: (Oct 2018)

5.8%
Employment: (Oct 2018)

18,705,000
Average Weekly Earning: (Oct 2018)

$985.34

[ Statistics Canada ]

Job Vacancy and Wage Survey, third quarter 2017

Canadian businesses reported 468,000 job vacancies in the third quarter, up 62,000 (+15.1%) from the third quarter of 2016. The overall job vacancy rate increased 0.3 percentage points to 2.9% in the quarter.

The job vacancy rate represents the number of job vacancies expressed as a percentage of labour demand; that is, the sum of all occupied and vacant jobs.

Vacancies for permanent positions accounted for 80.2% of all job vacancies in the third quarter, up from 78.5% the same quarter a year earlier.

**Year-over-year change in the number of job vacancies**

This was the fourth consecutive quarter with year-over-year increases in both the number of job vacancies and the job vacancy rate. As in the second quarter of 2017, year-over-year increases in job vacancies were broadly based across the provinces, industrial sectors and occupations.

Compared with the second quarter of 2017, the number of job vacancies (unadjusted for seasonality) in Canada increased by 1.6%, while the job vacancy rate was unchanged, as payroll employment also rose. By comparison, the number of job vacancies declined between the same quarters in 2015 while it had gone up between the same quarters in 2016.

Quebec and British Columbia leading growth in job vacancies

Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, the number of job vacancies in the third quarter of 2017 increased in nine provinces, led by Quebec and British Columbia, while job vacancies fell in Newfoundland and Labrador. In the territories, vacancies rose in Yukon, while they were little changed in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Similar changes were observed for the job vacancy rate across provinces and territories.

Employers in Quebec reported 87,000 job vacancies in the third quarter, up 21,000 (+30.6%) from the same quarter a year earlier. At the same time, the job vacancy rate rose by 0.6 percentage points to 2.5%, the largest year-over-year increase for this province since the data became available in 2015. Growth in job vacancies was widespread across sectors, led by manufacturing. Job vacancies increased in all areas, with a notable rise in the economic region (ER) of the Capitale-Nationale, which includes Qu�bec City, followed by Montr�al.

**Number of job vacancies in the second and third quarters of 2015, 2016 and 2017**

According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), employment in Quebec grew by 2.2% between the third quarter of 2016 and the third quarter of 2017. This compares with 2.0% growth nationally. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell from 7.0% to 6.0% as fewer people searched for work. Over the same period, the ratio of the number of unemployed to the number of job vacancies declined in Quebec, suggesting a relative tightening of the labour market.

In British Columbia, job vacancies continued to increase in the third quarter, rising by 16,000 (+20.2%) on a year-over-year basis. The job vacancy rate also increased to 4.2% in the third quarter, up from 3.6% the same quarter a year earlier and the highest rate in the country. The largest rise in vacancies was in transportation and warehousing, followed by accommodation and food services. British Columbia had the lowest unemployment-to-vacancy ratio among the provinces.

**Change in the number of job vacancies between the third quarter of 2016 and the third quarter of 2017, by province and territory**

There were 11,000 (+6.1%) more vacancies in Ontario in the third quarter compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Over the same period, the job vacancy rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 3.0%. Job vacancies rose notably in health care and social assistance as well as in manufacturing. In contrast, vacancies fell in professional, scientific and technical services. Within the province, job vacancies increased the most in the ERs of Hamilton�Niagara Peninsula and Kitchener�Waterloo�Barrie. Job vacancies in Toronto were little changed following four consecutive quarters of year-over-year increases.

The number of job vacancies in Alberta rose by 9,400 (+21.3%) in the third quarter and the job vacancy rate was up by 0.4 percentage points on a year-over-year basis to 2.7%. The number of job vacancies went up in a majority of the 20 industrial sectors, with the largest increases in construction, transportation and warehousing, as well as in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Job vacancies rose throughout the province, except in the economic region of Edmonton, where they were little changed.

Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador reported 500 (-12.9%) fewer vacancies in the third quarter compared with the same quarter a year earlier. At the same time, the job vacancy rate declined by 0.3 percentage points to 1.6%, the lowest rate in the country. Over the same period, the LFS showed that the unemployment rate rose from 13.0% to 15.2%. Job vacancies decreased in several sectors, including health care and social assistance.

Job vacancies rise in most broad occupational categories

In the third quarter, the number of job vacancies was up in 7 of the 10 broad occupational categories on a year-over-year basis, led by trades, transport and equipment operators, and sales and service occupations. These occupational groups were also the two largest broad occupational categories in terms of vacancies. Over the same period, job vacancies in management occupations declined while they were little changed in business, finance and administration occupations and occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport.

Job vacancies in trades, transport and equipment operators were up by 24,000 (+41.0%) year over year, with one-third of the increase reflecting more vacancies in motor vehicle and transit drivers. The above-average growth in vacancies in this broad occupational category helped raise its share of national vacancies to 17.9% in the third quarter compared with 14.6% in the third quarter of 2016.

Within sales and service occupations, the largest increase was in food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (+20,000 or +13.5%).

Widespread increases in job vacancies across the 10 largest industrial sectors

**Number of job vacancies by broad occupational group (one-digit NOC�), third quarter 2016 and third quarter 2017**

The number of job vacancies in the third quarter rose in 9 of the 10 largest industrial sectors in terms of employment, led by transportation and warehousing, manufacturing and accommodation and food services. At the same time, job vacancies were little changed in professional, scientific and technical services.

On a year-over-year basis, transportation and warehousing was up by 9,200 (+50.0%) in the third quarter, in line with the rise of vacancies for motor vehicle and transit drivers.

Job vacancies in manufacturing rose by 8,800 (+26.4%) in the third quarter, with about half of the increase concentrated in Quebec. The increase in vacancies in manufacturing was consistent with a recent upward trend in the national real gross domestic product for this sector.

Job vacancies were up notably in accommodation and food services (+8,200 or +13.6%), and the majority of the increase was the result of a rise in vacancies in food services and drinking places. The accommodation and food services sector continued to have the highest job vacancy rate among the large sectors at 4.8%, likely reflecting relatively higher turnover.

Most of the smaller sectors (in terms of employment) also registered increases in the number of vacancies. Among these, the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector (+3,000 or +128.2%) had a marked rise, with about half of the increase concentrated in Alberta.

The average offered hourly wage is little changed

**Number of job vacancies in the 10 largest industrial sectors, third quarter 2016 and third quarter 2017**

Nationally, the average offered hourly wage in the third quarter was little changed at $19.85. However, larger changes were observed across broad occupational categories, particularly in natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations, where the offered wage grew by 11.5%.

Changes in the average offered hourly wage for job vacancies can reflect a variety of factors, including wage growth and changes in the composition of job vacancies by occupation, by sector and between part- and full-time positions.

For example, the 11.5% increase of the offered wage in natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations was partly driven by the rise in the number of job vacancies for higher-paying occupations, such as mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling, as well as underground miners and oil and gas drillers.

[ Statistics Canada ]

News For Canada
News Title	Industry	Event Type	Province/ Territory
A major partner in Cape Sharp Tidal has pulled out of the turbine power project in the Bay of Fundy, leaving some immediate uncertainty about future developments. Industry officials indicate some optimism that other tidal projects may emerge in the area.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NS
The Yukon government is aiming to have the Yukon Resource Gateway project completed by 2025 despite construction being a year-and-a-half behind schedule. Construction is anticipated to start in the summer of 2019.	Construction	Job Creation	YT
The Government of Yukon has expanded eligibility criteria for the Community Development Fund. First Nation development corporations are now eligible to apply for money to support community-level initiatives.	Public Administration	Job Creation	YT
According to the Saskatchewan Construction Association, there are currently 14,000 fewer individuals working in Saskatchewan's construction industry compared to 2015	Construction	Layoff	SK
The Government of Saskatchewan launched the Waterflood Development Program on December 5. The new program is aimed at encouraging oil producers to build new or convert existing wells into waterflood injection wells.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Job Creation	SK
Saskatchewan's ridesharing rules came into effect on December 14; however, municipalities are required to pass local bylaws before ridesharing companies can begin operations	Transportation and Warehousing	Job Creation	SK
According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's unemployment rate decreased 0.7 percentage points to 5.5% in November 2018. There were 15,100 more people employed in the province compared to the same time last year.	N/A	Job Creation	SK
A new Police and Crisis Team (PACT) has been launched in Yorkton. PACT responds to people experiencing mental health crises and connects individuals with appropriate services and supports.	Public Administration	Job Creation	SK
The Government of Canada is providing UA Piping Industry College of BC with over $762,000 through the Union Training and Innovation Program. The funds will support 90 apprentices from underrepresented groups in completing their skilled trades training.	N/A	Job Creation	BC
The Capital Regional District, BC Housing, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation are collaborating through the Regional Housing First Program to build 494 affordable housing units in Sooke and Langford	Construction	Job Creation	BC
Coast Mental Health recently launched a new restaurant in Vancouver. The Social Crust Caf� and Catering provides culinary skills, training and job experience to youth living with mental health issues or those who face barriers to employment.	Accommodation and Food Services	Job Creation	BC
The Government of BC is partnering with the City of Kelowna and the West Kelowna Shelter Society to open a 40-bed shelter at First United Church in Kelowna before year end. The facility will offer laundry, showers and access to health and social services.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Job Creation	BC
Vancouver Island University received a $65,000 grant from the Government of BC to fund fifteen teacher training seats at its Cowichan campus and to collaborate with local First Nations to bring Indigenous perspectives into the K-12 curriculum	Educational Services	Job Creation	BC
The Government of BC has increased its funding for the K-12 public education system by $591M. The additional funds from the Classroom Enhancement Fund will enable districts to support higher student enrolment and to hire up to 3,900 more teachers.	Educational Services	Job Creation	BC
The City of Burnaby is spending $1.95M to rebuild a portion of the Barnet Marine Park parking lot and to add a walkway and bio-filtration drainage system. The upgrades are needed to address traffic congestion and overcrowding issues at the site.	Construction	Job Creation	BC
The Province of BC is partnering with three local organizations in Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Langford to provide up to 50 additional transition and second-stage housing unit spaces and support services for women and children fleeing violence	Construction	Job Creation	BC
D-Wave Systems Inc of Burnaby received $2M from the Province of BC's Innovative Clean Energy Fund to develop its next-generation quantum computing system. The technology will improve energy efficiency for complex computational problems.	Information and Cultural Industries	Job Creation	BC
Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. is planning to add a second drilling rig to its Montney program in 2019. Petronas plans to gradually build up to four to six rigs accompanied by hydraulic fracturing work over the next 30-plus years.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Job Creation	ON
The Government of BC and the Government of Canada are jointly providing $5.1M for a multi-use pedestrian/cyclist overpass on Stewardson Way in New Westminster. Construction is expected to start in January 2019 with completion scheduled for next summer.	Construction	Job Creation	BC
Village Farms International, Inc. has received a license amendment for its Pure Farms cannabis growing operations in Delta that will allow a major expansion. The newly licensed area is expected to be fully planted and in production immediately.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	BC
The City of Kamloops has awarded a two-year, $4.4M contract to Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. to haul biosolids to a composting and soil fabrication facility. The city has the option for two one-year extensions to the program.	Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services	Job Creation	BC
The federal government will provide Manitoba with $500M towards jobs and skills training over the next six years. The funding will be administered through Workforce Development Agreements and Labour Market Development Agreements.	N/A	Other Type of Event	MB
Obstacle Warriors, an indoor parkour entertainment centre, is now open in Winkler	Arts, Entertainment and Recreation	Job Creation	MB
Construction is underway on the Meridian Exhibition Centre in Winkler. The 23,000-sq.-ft. expansion will add a second arena, a turfed area, and other amenities. The new facility is expected to open in Spring 2020.	Construction	Job Creation	MB
The Government of Manitoba launched its Economic Growth Action Plan to support economic development in the province	N/A	Other Type of Event	MB
The provincial and federal governments are each providing close to $4.2M to fight methamphetamine use in Manitoba. The funding will be used for flexible length withdrawal management and recovery beds as well as mobile clinical support services.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Other Type of Event	MB
The first urban reserve pot shop is now open in Winnipeg. The Meta Cannabis Supply Co. is located on the Long Plain First Nation urban reserve and will employ 14 Long Plain members.	Retail Trade	Job Creation	MB
The Villages, a 24 room community-based care facility, is now open in Winkler	Health Care and Social Assistance	Job Creation	MB
Yellowknife City Council is increasing funding for the homelessness employment program. Funding for 2019 is $103,000 and will increase to $107,000 in 2020 and $110,000 in 2021.	N/A	Other Type of Event	NT
The federal government is providing $517,000 for the climate change resiliency project in Tuktoyaktuk. The project will provide residents with training and skills to monitor climate change.	Educational Services	Other Type of Event	NT
The Inuit Development Corporation Association launched on November 28 in Ottawa. The association will work with national policy, procedures and partnerships, as well as advocate for business opportunities for Inuit within Inuit Nunangat.	N/A	Other Type of Event	NT
Natural Resources Canada is providing $74,500 to the Kivalliq Science Educators' Community's annual Science Cultural Camp to upgrade camp supplies and equipment	Educational Services	Other Type of Event	NU
The Inuit Development Corporation Association launched on November 28 in Ottawa. The association will work with national policy, procedures and partnerships, as well as advocate for business opportunities for Inuit within Inuit Nunangat.	N/A	Other Type of Event	NU
Health PEI's website will show the number of people on the patient registry according to counties, to see where demand is concentrated. P.E.I. has about 12,000 people on the waiting list for a family doctor and is currently trying to hire three doctors.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Other Type of Event	PE
A new round of funding through the Quality Oyster Aquaculture Program was announced this week in Alberton, P.E.I. Projects being considered are those that that promote quality control and innovative technology. The deadline to apply is December 21.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Other Type of Event	PE
A training survey conducted for Education 20/20 found that Souris residents want hands-on practical training, more information about training opportunities, and improved access to on-line training. Participants ranged from individuals to organizations.	Educational Services	Other Type of Event	PE
The receiver for Diversified Metal Engineering (DME), has revealed that DME owes over $27M to various creditors. DME's assets have an estimated value of $71M and the receiver has stated that employees will receive owed wages and accrued vacation.	Manufacturing	Layoff	PE
The Conference Board of Canada says that P.E.I. is expected to see strong growth of 2.7% next year, thanks to steady immigration and a booming tourism industry. New Brunswick's growth is projected to be just 1.3%, due to its aging and retiring population.	Accommodation and Food Services	Other Type of Event	PE
The Edmonton Police Service plans to hire 101 new employees over the next four years as part of a $412M budget approved by Edmonton City Council. The force spends about 80 per cent of its money on labour costs.	Public Administration	Job Creation	AB
ATCO and Samsung C&T are planning to start construction on their joint Solar Generation Facility near Drumheller in spring 2019. The development of the project is expected to take approximately six to nine months to complete.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Building Industry and Land Development Alberta Association (BILD Alberta) says that the economic downturn and government policies are hurting the province's home building industry. BILD cites layoffs in the industry and a backlog of more than 5,000 completed but unsold new homes in Alberta.	Construction	Other Type of Event	AB
The Town of Hanna estimates that the area will see $20M in direct and indirect impacts from the closure of a coal mine and coal-fired generating plant under the Alberta Government's Climate Leadership Plan	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Other Type of Event	AB
Cineplex is opening a standalone VIP Cinema in northwest Calgary in 2021. The site will have five theatres with recliner chairs and food and beverage service, as well as a licensed lounge.	Arts, Entertainment and Recreation	Job Creation	AB
Fort Saskatchewan has seen about $13M in new retail construction in 2018 with many of the buildings set for occupancy by a variety of restaurants, services and stores. The city has also issued nine development permits for retail cannabis outlets.	Retail Trade	Job Creation	AB
The Tsuut'ina First Nation near Calgary is in the process of obtaining a license from the federal government to produce cannabis. Constant Creation, the first Tsuut'ina-based business to sell THC and CBD oils on the First Nation, opened recently.	Retail Trade	Job Creation	AB
Western Energy Services Corp., an oilfield services company, expects to spend maintenance capital of $13M in 2019, which includes $10M in the contract drilling segment and $3M in the production services segment	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Job Creation	AB
The Blood Tribe is getting a new safe withdrawal management site that will provide substance-use treatment and 24-hour clinical care for people in the community. The Government of Alberta is providing $2.2M over two years for the new program.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Job Creation	AB
The Government of Alberta is adding $29M to the budget for emergency medical services. Staffing additions include 58 first responders and 16 liaison officers for hospitals in Edmonton and Calgary, as well as 30 first responders in smaller centres across the province.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Job Creation	AB
Pennecon will recommence immediately the work started by Astaldi Canada on the Muskrat Falls power project in Labrador. Due to a dispute, the developer, Nalcor, had ordered Astaldi to stop work in October 2018, throwing 500 people out of work.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NL
A retail development for multiple occupants will proceed at the site of a former rubber plant in Holyrood. No timelines have yet been announced.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NL
Bacalao, a restaurant on LeMarchant Road in St. John's, will close in the coming weeks after 11 years in business.	Accommodation and Food Services	Layoff	NL
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2019 on a $10M upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility in Grand Falls-Windsor. The town will develop a Women's Employment Plan for the construction phase.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NL
The Conference Board of Canada predicts economic growth of 5.2% for N.L. in 2019, which would lead the country. Increased offshore oil developments and production are anticipated in 2019.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Other Type of Event	NL
The ServiCom call centre, which had operated for 19 years in Sydney, suddenly went bankrupt and closed in December 2018, throwing about 600 people out of work. Some optimism has been expressed that a new buyer will be found soon.	Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services	Layoff	NS
The Nova Scotia government has announced policy changes that may make it easier for new entrants and workers in fishing-related industries to access and finance loans.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Other Type of Event	NS
Restaurant chain Freshii plans to open a location on Charlotte Street in Sydney, hopefully in the spring of 2019.	Accommodation and Food Services	Job Creation	NS
Scotland-based private school Gordonstoun plans to construct a branch of its operation near Bridgetown. The school would offer Grades 9-12 to about 600 students, and is expected to phase in operations over a three-year period beginning in 2020.	Educational Services	Other Type of Event	NS
Rodgers Law Group, a law firm with offices in four Nova Scotia communities, has closed its operations due to financial difficulties. The 21 employees, including six lawyers, have received layoff notices.	Professional, Scientific and Technical Services	Layoff	NS
The federal government will spend $20M in improving energy efficiency, including upgrading heating plant and ventilation systems, at its Armed Forces base in Greenwood. A contract for work has been awarded to MCW Custom Energy Solutions Inc.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NS
Glooscap Restaurant and Lounge, the only full-service restaurant open in Parrsboro in the winter, was destroyed by fire in December 2018, putting 14 people out of work.	Accommodation and Food Services	Layoff	NS
The Conference Board of Canada predicts economic growth of 1% for Nova Scotia in 2019, which would be the lowest in the country. Labour force challenges include an aging population and a high number of retirements.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NS
The City of Whitehorse is providing more than $22,000 to nine organizations for environmental projects	N/A	Other Type of Event	YT
The Kwanlin D�n First Nation in Whitehorse can now offer property for lease. This will allow more First Nations land to go to market for commercial and residential use while retaining ownership of its settlement land permanently.	Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	Other Type of Event	YT
The Pot Shack, Saskatoon's first and only licensed cannabis retailer, opened on November 27, 2018	Retail Trade	Job Creation	SK
Renovations to Plus Industries' day program building in Melfort are now complete. The Government of Saskatchewan granted $338,000 towards upgrades for the building.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Job Creation	SK
The Government of Canada, through the Western Innovation Initiative, is awarding over $3.3M to Vendasta Technologies Inc. The funding will help Vendasta export its product to international markets and will allow the company to add 30 new positions.	Professional, Scientific and Technical Services	Job Creation	SK
Regina's second legal cannabis retailer, Wiid, opened on November 29, 2018	Retail Trade	Job Creation	SK
5Buds Cannabis, a legal cannabis retailer, opened in Warman on November 30, 2018 https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/weve-been-anxious-for-this-day-to-arrive-cannabis-store-in-warman-opens-its-doors	Retail Trade	Job Creation	SK
The Government of Saskatchewan is implementing mandatory training for truck drivers starting March 15, 2019. Drivers will require 121.5 hours of training in order to be eligible to test for their Class 1 license.	Transportation and Warehousing	Other Type of Event	SK
Construction is underway on a new retail complex in the Steinbach North Business Park. The 15,000-sq.-ft. building is expected to be completed late next spring.	Construction	Job Creation	MB
After 22 years in business, the Star Grill restaurant in Winnipeg has now closed	Accommodation and Food Services	Layoff	MB
Hudbay will close its 777 mine and mill in Flin Flon by 2021 after failed attempts to find a replacement for the mine. Approximately 800 people will be affected by the closures.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Layoff	MB
The Province of Manitoba is eliminating 11 positions from its translation services department and will increase its use of freelance translators	Professional, Scientific and Technical Services	Layoff	MB
The �cole No�l Ritchot in St. Norbert will benefit from renovations next year, as eight new classrooms, a new gymnasium and a new child-care centre are expected to be added	Construction	Job Creation	MB
The Manitoba government entered into an agreement with Babcock Canada Inc. after privatizing its forest firefighting services. The change will affect 52 jobs and it is unknown how many employees will be hired by the new operator.	Public Administration	Other Type of Event	MB
Applications for the Urban and Hometown Green Team are now available. The grants are for organizations who are looking to hire youth between the ages of 15 and 29 for summer work in 2019.	N/A	Job Creation	MB
The provincial government launched the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course to teach youth the basics about workers' and employers' rights and responsibilities for safety and health in the workplace	N/A	Other Type of Event	MB
Kids Corner childcare centre shuttered operations in Yellowknife due to financial and staffing issues	Health Care and Social Assistance	Layoff	NT
The communities of Cape Dorset and Snikiluaq, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund Canada, are working to build sustainable commercial fisheries within the next five years	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	NU
The federal government is providing the territory with $34M over five years for skills training for workers. The training is administered through Workforce Development Agreements and Labour Market Development Agreements.	N/A	Other Type of Event	NU
Construction is underway on the Chartroom lounge in Iqaluit. The 77-seat sports bar is expected to open in mid-February.	Construction	Job Creation	NU
Qulliq Energy Corporation is expected to start purchasing renewable energy for Nunavut in 2019 through the Power Producers Program	Utilities	Other Type of Event	NU
The Town of Cochrane has approved an on-demand transit service to Calgary that will debut in September 2019. Riders will use a mobile app, online service or phone system to request a bus pick up.	Transportation and Warehousing	Job Creation	AB
Strathcona County has allocated $14M for restoration and remediation work at a Sherwood Park community complex. Numerous structures at the site were impacted by two explosions on November 6, 2018.	Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services	Job Creation	AB
The Government of Alberta is investing $15M to install more solar panels on schools. The Solar for Schools program will be available to public, Catholic, francophone and charter school authorities for schools that have not received previous solar grants.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
The Government of Alberta has created the independent Fair Practices Office which will provide a single point of access to help injured workers navigate the workers' compensation system	N/A	Other Type of Event	AB
The City of Red Deer has approved a $121M capital budget for 2019 that includes paving work, and water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The city also approved $2.6M to plan an expansion and enhancement of the G.H. Dawe Community Centre.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Medicine Hat College and Bluenergy Solar Wind have started construction on a renewable energy microgrid that includes a planned solar-panel canopy and wind turbines. A solar thermal system for hot water heating is also in the works.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Trican Well Service Ltd. has laid off 70 employees with another 70 expected to lose their jobs in response to anticipated lower oilfield activity over the all-important winter drilling season	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Layoff	AB
The City of St. Albert has approved $1.2M for a refrigerated outdoor ice surface and domed roof	Construction	Job Creation	AB
EPCOR's proposed E.L. Smith solar farm project in Edmonton has received $10.7M from Natural Resources Canada and $1.9M from Alberta Innovates to add a complete smart grid system to the solar array. The project is still subject to regulatory approvals.	Construction	Other Type of Event	AB
Inter Pipeline Ltd. is planning a $1.46B capital program for 2019. About $1.1B is for its Heartland Petrochemical Complex currently under construction near Edmonton. Other pipeline, storage and infrastructure work in Alberta will total about $340M.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Job Creation	AB
Whole Leaf � believed to be the largest lettuce greenhouse operation in North America � will double in size when Phase Two opens in March 2019. The Star Group will spend $30 million on Phase Two of the Whole Leaf greenhouses, bringing the total investment in the Coaldale located operation to $60 million.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	AB
Aurora Cannabis Inc., based in Edmonton, currently has about 140 openings and is bringing 60 new employees on board each month, according to the company. Aurora is getting hundreds of applications for each posting.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	AB
Crabtree and Evelyn Canada Inc., a beauty and home products retailer, is closing its stores and has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company employs 123 full- and part-time employees in Canada and operates 19 stores, including one store in Calgary.	Retail Trade	Layoff	AB
The Westlock Regional Water Services Commission has awarded a $7.362M contract for construction of the waterline north to TA Excavating out of Lethbridge. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of May 2019 with the line operational by September.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Element GP Inc. has started construction of a cannabis production facility in Clearwater County that will employ about 200 people. Once production starts, Element will operate three, eight-hour shifts with 68 employees per shift.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Jen-Col Construction has been awarded the contract to build St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, a new elementary school in Morinville for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools. The school is scheduled to open in 2020.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
The Government of Canada is providing $1.5M to upgrade the airfield lighting system at the Fort Chipewyan airport. During the winter the airport is the only way in and out of the community.	Construction	Job Creation	AB
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is cutting about $1.0B from its 2019 capital program based on the current oil market conditions. The 2019 drilling program is targeting 97 net producer wells, a decrease of 419 wells from 2018 targeted levels.	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Other Type of Event	AB
Tacora Resources indicates it will be seeking workers who are multi-skilled and can do a variety of jobs, not simply truck drivers or mill attendants, to fill the 260 jobs it plans on creating upon the reopening of the Scully mine in Wabush in June 2019	Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction	Job Creation	NL
Labrador Gem Seafoods hopes to soon add the processing of lobster, whelk, sea urchins and sea cucumber to its Ramea operation, which could lead to a longer season, five to ten new jobs at the plant, and some opportunities for divers	Manufacturing	Job Creation	NL
An arbitrator's decision has ended a two-year labour dispute at aerospace parts maker D-J Composites in Gander. Some job losses will occur among the 30 employees, while some union concessions were granted around pay issues in the three-year deal.	Manufacturing	Layoff	NL
Scotiabank will close its branch in Hantsport in May 2019 due to the effects of online banking, and consolidate operations at its location in Windsor. The bank will work with employees on possible options, including moving to the Windsor branch.	Finance and Insurance	Other Type of Event	NS
About 14 workers in the press and mailroom operations of the Cape Breton Post in Sydney received layoff notices in November 2018 after parent company Saltwire Network decided to produce the printed versions of the newspaper in Halifax in the future	Information and Cultural Industries	Layoff	NS
A community centre will be built in Acaciaville containing a pre-school and other space for learning. Combined government funding of more than $5.5M has been committed to the project.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NS
An expanded Winners World on Acadia First Nation Yarmouth Reserve, which will employ about 32 workers, opened in November 2018. The building includes a gaming centre, gas bar, and convenience store, and a restaurant will be added early in 2019.	Accommodation and Food Services	Job Creation	NS
Construction continues on the Vida Cannabis facility in Stellarton, and the company anticipates permits will be in place before the end of 2018 to proceed with the operation, expected to create up to 200 jobs in the area	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	NS
The Inn from the Cold shelter in Kelowna will close its doors on December 31. The facility had previously offered over 40 spaces for people in need but received an eviction notice and has been unable to find an alternate space.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Layoff	BC
Gift store and caf� Selby's Bunker and children's boutique Flower Child in Dartmouth, a Sobeys Express and Shell with an A&W in Bedford, and jewelry maker Shoreline Design in Halifax have opened or will open soon in the area	Retail Trade	Other Type of Event	NS
Aali's Butcher Shop has closed on the Bedford Highway, while bicycle shop VeloLab Cycle in Dartmouth will close before the end of 2018	Retail Trade	Other Type of Event	NS
The Nova Scotia government and its almost 12,000 unionized acute care workers, including nurses and support staff, have reached collective agreements through a mediated process. Deals are now in place with all major health-care union councils.	Health Care and Social Assistance	Other Type of Event	NS
Construction will begin in the spring of 2020 on enlarging the capacity of the emergency department at the IWK Health Centre's emergency department in Halifax. Costs of the project will be announced as work is awarded by tender.	Construction	Other Type of Event	NS
Gaslight Caf�, employing five workers, opened on George Street in Sydney in November 2018. The business also plans to add additional workers when it reopens its seasonal operation in Louisbourg in the spring of 2019.	Accommodation and Food Services	Job Creation	NS
The Government of BC is seeking bus carriers willing to take over eight Interior long-haul bus routes that remain unfilled. Operators of these routes are still required to obtain an intercity bus license.	Transportation and Warehousing	Other Type of Event	BC
Headland Cultivation expects to start hiring in the summer of 2019 at its planned cannabis production facility in Lennox Passage. The company plans to begin construction of the facility in the spring and have it completed by the fall of 2019.	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Job Creation	NS
Jollytails Inc., a pet retailer with dog grooming and boarding service, will open its fourth area location, on McQuade Lake Crescent in Halifax in December 2018	Other Services (except Public Administration)	Other Type of Event	NS
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is partnering with the Government of Canada to fund more than $6.8M towards a dolphin extension project at Ogden Point. The new mooring structure will enable quantum-sized cruise ships to dock at the site.	N/A	Job Creation	BC
The Government of Canada is awarding a $9.5M contract for the installation of an underwater hydrophone listening station at Boundary Pass in the Salish Sea. The station will measure the effectiveness of underwater noise reduction efforts in shipping lanes.	N/A	Job Creation	BC
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and the Government of Canada are jointly funding $7M towards the Shore Power Technology for Ports program. The program enables ships to connect to an electrical grid supplied by renewable energy sources while alongside.	Transportation and Warehousing	Job Creation	BC