Labour Market

Employment quality up as job openings fall   The Canadian economy has been losing jobs at the fastest pace since 1982, but the recession has not damaged the quality of jobs available, a CIBC World Markets report said.

Energy industry casts doubt on green-collar jobs    How serious is the Ontario government about creating 50,000 green-collar jobs within three years?

Men take brunt of job losses   A "he-secession"? Men between the ages of 25 and 54 have been hit particularly hard in the ailing economy, making up more than 55 per cent of the jobs lost in Canada since October.

Forget the '70s    One thing is abundantly clear: the era of heading straight out of high school into a $60,000-a-year assembly-line job with benefits is a thing of the past, say economists.

Green investment opportunities abound in Toronto   Thanks to record government deficit spending, there is one economic sector that appears to be flush with money that needs to be spent: green projects. 

Take time deciding on retirement, buyout offers   The tax deductions should be factored into your considerations if you receive such an offer. But a salary continuance option may come with medical benefits. You will be eligible to collect EI benefits once the payments end and possibly a larger pension in the future.

Make the most of your severance payment   The first thing to do is to figure out tax savings…Tax deferral opportunities must be the first order of business…The next thing is high-priced debt that is not deductible, like credit cards.