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Employee Perspectives on Turnover Intentions
Human Resources June 19, 2025
Less than half of employees are committed to staying with their current employers in the coming year and a third of Canadian workers intend to look for a new job. That means, if a better job opportunity were to present itself, most employees are ready to take it. With the cost of voluntary turnover in Canada estimated to be $30,674 per worker, the total cost to Canadian employers is millions of dollars a year.
Issue briefing • 9-min read
Insights From the 2024 Canadian Immigration Summit
Immigration June 11, 2025
The Conference Board of Canada convened 230 immigration experts and 61 esteemed speakers at the 2024 Canadian Immigration Summit (CIS24) in November. Keynote speaker Muraly Srinarayanathas spoke of Canada as a “micro-global village” in which immigrants are an essential asset. However, recent shifts in the Canadian immigration policy—most notably a reduction in immigrant intake for 2025–27—challenge this view.
Issue briefing • 15-min read
Industry Lens
Canadian Economics June 9, 2025
As businesses across Canada embark on a new era, there are plenty of bright prospects across several industries in the Canadian economy. But which sectors will come out ahead?
Online experience • 8-min read
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