According to data from Statistics Canada, the manufacturing sector saw a 2.5% increase in employment from 2023 to 2024, with a total of 1.8 million workers.
The Conference Board of Canada forecasts that the manufacturing sector will experience moderate employment growth of 1.8% in 2025, driven by increased demand for Canadian goods.
A new report by Bloomberg predicts that Canada's manufacturing sector will add 10,000 new jobs in 2025, citing a surge in demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.
A study by the Institute for Research on Public Policy finds that employment growth in Canada's manufacturing sector varies significantly by province, with Ontario and Quebec leading the way.
Trading Economics provides historical data and forecasts on Canada's manufacturing employment, including statistics on employment rates, hours worked, and average wages.
In this video, industry experts discuss the future of manufacturing in Canada, including employment trends, technological advancements, and the impact of trade policies.
PwC's latest report on Canada's manufacturing sector predicts that employment growth will be driven by investments in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Researchers at the University of Calgary have published a study on the relationship between employment, productivity, and trade in Canada's manufacturing sector, using data from 2010 to 2024.