Holiday hiring has picked up and consumers are still spending, but optimism among small businesses remains low — a sign of how uneven and unpredictable Canada's job market has become late in 2025.

This year’s spike in seasonal hiring has been somewhat stronger than in 2024, with holiday job postings on Indeed Canada up ...

Holiday job postings in Canada are up slightly this year, but competition remains strong as unemployment stays elevated, making seasonal work harder to land.

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Retail-related job postings, including hospitality, retail shops and food services, dropped 16% ​in ...

While larger retailers may be driving the modest rebound in seasonal hiring, small businesses are approaching the holidays ...