01/08/2025
“Finally! Trudeau is out. Things will get better now.”
But will they really?
If you’re a job seeker in Canada—especially an immigrant—there’s more to worry about than to celebrate.
Here’s why:
Canada is already experiencing sluggish hiring.
Here’s some data:
➡️ According to Statistics Canada, job vacancies dropped by 6.1% in Q3 2024 compared to the previous year.
➡️ Small businesses, which create 68% of private-sector jobs, are delaying hiring. 52% of them are holding back due to concerns over government policies (CFIB survey).
➡️ Canada welcomed over 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023. But with a leadership change, future immigration targets—and policies—could shift.
➡️ Job growth historically slows down during election years. In 2019, it dipped by 0.5% during the federal election (StatsCan).
This isn’t just theory.
Businesses are watching closely and delaying decisions.
Why?
Because they don’t know what’s coming next.
Dekho, I’m not trying to scare you.
But you need to know what you’re up against.
The casual networking won’t cut it.The easy applications won’t work anymore.Just submitting your resume won’t be enough.
You need to be:
✅ Better prepared
✅ More strategic
✅ Have deeper connections
Because while politics is temporary,
Its impact on hiring isn’t.
Remember, Political uncertainty is bad for hiring. Period.
