Statistics Canada released a table showing that 4.0% of Canadian businesses and organizations identified a shortage of labour force as the most challenging obstacle they expect over the next three months in the second quarter of 2026. The share varies by sector, with accommodation and food services reporting the highest percentage at 11.4%, followed by construction (4.8%) and mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4.5%). Small businesses (1–4 employees) noted the issue at 2.1%, whereas firms with 20–99 employees reported 9.0% and those with 100 or more employees 7.1%. Among ownership types, non‑profit organizations serving businesses identified the challenge at 12.4%.
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