Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This seminar will explore the state of Ontario and Canada's over-arching labour market at the close of 2026 with projections for early 2027. There will be a special focus on major labour market trends, changing demographics, the impact of immigration, current labour market conditions and the projected growth and decline of specifics industries and occupations. Correlations will be drawn between current labour market projections and the roles of current CPAs in Ontario.
Key Takeaways
- Specific insights into the demographic challenges faced by Ontario and Canada
- Introduction to the major trends shaping the labour market
- Examination of the changing nature of recruitment and staff onboarding
- Practical insights into how current data about Ontario’s labour market will impact growth and transformation in 2027
Who Will Benefit
This course is tailored for CPAs working in firms and small business. Participants will gather knowledge on the major forces impacting multiple sectors; broader trends in the labour market; and impacts to the future of the workforce in Ontario and across Canada.
How to Access the Course
This course is delivered as a live webinar. To receive verifiable CPD hours, you must attend the session live. We recommend joining at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the best interactive experience, please use a computer equipped with a camera and microphone.
A reminder email with the Zoom link and course details will be sent two business days before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your spam or junk folder.
The same information, including any available materials, will also be posted in advance on our Blackboard LMS.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)

Christian Saint Cyr has established himself as a leading labour market expert. As publisher of the Ontario Labour Market Report and National Director of the Canadian Job Development Network, Christian advises thousands of career practitioners throughout Ontario and across the country and regularly works with representatives of business, education and government. He’s delivered workshops for more than 10,000 individuals on topics which include labour market information, employment standards, unconventional job search, yearly overviews of the labour market and workshops which have looked specifically at trends in the construction, technology, tourism and health care sectors. In the past, Christian has been asked to present for Cannexus; Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO); Future Work; and CDP Ontario. As an established employment and labour market expert, Christian is often called upon to provide commentary on television, in print and on radio. He’s participated in over 500 media interviews including regular segments examining the labour market for CBC Radio; national broadcasts for CORUS Radio; and broadcasts for AM640 Toronto, 900 CHML Hamilton, and 980 CFPL London.