Summary
5 of 10 job vacancies pay less than the average wage.
Education continues to do a poor job aligning with the jobs of today and tomorrow.
More and more organizations are turning to automation as part of managing their costs.
All levels of government need to reform their operational model including labor costs, risk, and crisis management.
High inflation is here to stay!
Employment rose by 0.3% in November, following an increase of 0.5% in October. From May to September, employment grew by an average of 2.7% per month.
Full-time employment rose by 99,000 in November, while part-time work was little changed.
Among those who worked at least half of their usual hours, 4.6 million worked from home in November.
Growth in self-employment stalled in November and compared to public sector and private sector employees, employment in this group remained furthest from the February pre-COVID level (-4.7%; -136,000).
Total hours worked rose by 1.2% in November. Since May, total hours worked has recovered steadily as the initial COVID-19 economic shutdown has given way to more limited and targeted public health measures.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/201204/dq201204a-eng.htm
2021 Election| What is next for Small and Medium-Size Businesses in Canadapaul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for Small to Medium-Size Businesses in Canada – September 2021
1. CFIB recovery - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/federal-election-2021/congrats-to-new-government-mps-now-lets-get-to-work-cfib-says-273393/
2. All levels of government need to address issues with their fiscal management cycle - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-public-sector-government-what-is-next
3. Addressing issues with small to medium-size businesses - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/10481346-canada-s-business-associations-have-some-advice-for-the-new-parliament/
4. Better policies that encourage business investment - https://www.theepochtimes.com/canadas-lag-in-business-investment-foreshadows-lower-worker-incomes-report_4004660.html
5. Addressing issues with housing through better government policies - https://economics.td.com/ca-housing-starts
6. Addressing issues with innovation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-a-real-innovation-strategy-now/
7. Adoption of digital - https://www.forbes.com/sites/boblegters/2021/09/15/small-businesses-search-for-cash-begins-and-ends-with-fintech/?sh=12c354acd142
8. New normal - https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/passport-panic-sets-in-as-businesses-braces-for-a-new-policing-role
9. Household debt - https://mnpdebt.ca/en/resources/mnp-consumer-debt-index
10. Climate Change - https://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_301c55db-e661-5da9-ac91-da4c40ef5526.html
There should be no clusters. All Universities and Colleges should receive grants base on # of students (F/T and P/T)
Training Credits
Refining stock market capitalization
Streamlining of taxes and regulations.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/path-to-innovation-for-canada-244663371
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - October 2021 paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Job Quality and Wages – Canada – October 2021
Wages are becoming stagnant
Public sector jobs continue to outpace private sector job growth
Goods-producing continues to lags other sectors in terms of job growth
1. Wages - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/immigrant-influx-is-stunting-wage-growth-in-canadian-recovery
2. Skills gaps - https://www.wellandtribune.ca/ts/news/canada/2021/11/25/ontario-wants-young-people-to-help-fix-trades-labour-shortage.html
3. College grads - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/new-college-grads-are-making-gains-in-employment-and-wages-during-pandemic-1.1677685
4. Automation - https://www.mindstick.com/news/945/automation-is-future-robotisation-is-conqueror-of-modern-employment
5. Automation and fiscal policy - https://ceo-na.com/opinion/sharing-the-gains-of-automation-the-role-of-fiscal-policy/
6. Jobs in demand - https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/business-essentials/coding-is-one-of-the-most-in-demand-and-highest-paying-jobs-in-canada
7. Jobs in demand - https://www.slice.ca/10-canadian-careers-thatll-be-in-demand-in-2020-and-after/
8. Inflation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-opposition-grills-trudeau-on-inflation-housing-as-economic-issues-top/
9. Public sector - https://theorca.ca/resident-pod/public-sector-booming-or-ballooning/
10. Digital adoption - https://hbr.org/2021/11/3-tactics-to-accelerate-a-digital-transformation or https://www.techradar.com/features/accelerated-digital-adoption-brings-a-new-role-for-tech-leaders
Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| The United States| June 2021 and July 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic and Fiscal Scorecard – June 2021 and July 2021
1. Inflation - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/inflation-expectations-spike-to-record-at-canadian-businesses-1.1644394
2. The Mfg. plan, should is based on four pillars – workforce, innovation, exports, and a net-zero strategy https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/cme-manufacturers-call-for-a-concrete-plan-on-economic-recovery-272714/ You would think good-paying jobs would be Trudeau's focus, right? Nope attacking Harper is the focus. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/manufacturing-canada-june-2021
3. https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2021/08/30/food-processors-want-action-from-the-next-federal-government/#.YSzGdN8pDQx If food processors want better policies, then they should not be voting for either @theJagmeetSingh or @JustinTrudeau as all they know how to do is tax and spend! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/agriculture-and-farm-equipment-sector-july-2021@CPC_HQ
4. Job vacancies - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/are-sky-high-job-vacancies-in-canada-around-for-a-while/
5. Circular economy - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/25/canada-and-the-nordic-countries-are-allies-in-transitioning-to-a-circular-economy-envoys/312761
6. Housing - https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-housing-affordability-got-worse-under-trudeau-but-did-he-do-the-worst/
7. USA and Canada Trade - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/30/reliance-on-u-s-remains-a-threat-to-canadian-economy/314006
8. Climate change - https://www.corporateknights.com/responsible-investing/why-are-canadian-pensions-risking-our-future-by-funding-fossil-fuel-expansion/
9. International support - https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/publications/odaaa-lrmado/report-rapport-18-19.aspx?lang=eng
10. Infrastructure - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/25/transportation-infrastructure-key-for-canadas-economic-recovery/313242
Human Capital and Workforce Planning| Canada and the Worldpaul young cpa, cga
Human capital management is becoming a critical issue for both the private and public sectors. I have written many blogs and presentations on human capital. The fix is not the difficult as it relates to the training and development of employees for current and future jobs. The old saying “Quality work demands quality people and product”
1. Wages - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/should-america-follow-canadas-low-wage-high-immigration-model
2. November 2021 jobs - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/november-jobs-report-what-to-know-this-week-144428419.html
3. AI and jobs - https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2021/11/488_319499.html?tw
4. 2022 Automation - https://www.uipath.com/blog/automation/top-automation-trends-2022
5. Digital - https://www.zdnet.com/article/top-7-trends-shaping-digital-transformation-in-2022/
6. Digital - https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/06/report-only-7-of-it-decision-makers-say-theyre-equipped-for-digital-transformation/
7. Skills trades - https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/training-education/province-announces-90m-to-promote-skilled-trades-4798564
8. Wages - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/inflation-has-taken-away-all-the-wage-gains-for-workers-and-then-some.html
9. Business investment - https://www.conference-board.org/research/us-forecast
10. Business investment - https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/australia-q3-business-investment-slips-outlook-surprisingly-resilient-2021-11-25/
Employment rose by 0.3% in November, following an increase of 0.5% in October. From May to September, employment grew by an average of 2.7% per month.
Full-time employment rose by 99,000 in November, while part-time work was little changed.
Among those who worked at least half of their usual hours, 4.6 million worked from home in November.
Growth in self-employment stalled in November and compared to public sector and private sector employees, employment in this group remained furthest from the February pre-COVID level (-4.7%; -136,000).
Total hours worked rose by 1.2% in November. Since May, total hours worked has recovered steadily as the initial COVID-19 economic shutdown has given way to more limited and targeted public health measures.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/201204/dq201204a-eng.htm
2021 Election| What is next for Small and Medium-Size Businesses in Canadapaul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for Small to Medium-Size Businesses in Canada – September 2021
1. CFIB recovery - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/federal-election-2021/congrats-to-new-government-mps-now-lets-get-to-work-cfib-says-273393/
2. All levels of government need to address issues with their fiscal management cycle - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-public-sector-government-what-is-next
3. Addressing issues with small to medium-size businesses - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/10481346-canada-s-business-associations-have-some-advice-for-the-new-parliament/
4. Better policies that encourage business investment - https://www.theepochtimes.com/canadas-lag-in-business-investment-foreshadows-lower-worker-incomes-report_4004660.html
5. Addressing issues with housing through better government policies - https://economics.td.com/ca-housing-starts
6. Addressing issues with innovation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-a-real-innovation-strategy-now/
7. Adoption of digital - https://www.forbes.com/sites/boblegters/2021/09/15/small-businesses-search-for-cash-begins-and-ends-with-fintech/?sh=12c354acd142
8. New normal - https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/passport-panic-sets-in-as-businesses-braces-for-a-new-policing-role
9. Household debt - https://mnpdebt.ca/en/resources/mnp-consumer-debt-index
10. Climate Change - https://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_301c55db-e661-5da9-ac91-da4c40ef5526.html
There should be no clusters. All Universities and Colleges should receive grants base on # of students (F/T and P/T)
Training Credits
Refining stock market capitalization
Streamlining of taxes and regulations.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/path-to-innovation-for-canada-244663371
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - October 2021 paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Job Quality and Wages – Canada – October 2021
Wages are becoming stagnant
Public sector jobs continue to outpace private sector job growth
Goods-producing continues to lags other sectors in terms of job growth
1. Wages - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/immigrant-influx-is-stunting-wage-growth-in-canadian-recovery
2. Skills gaps - https://www.wellandtribune.ca/ts/news/canada/2021/11/25/ontario-wants-young-people-to-help-fix-trades-labour-shortage.html
3. College grads - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/new-college-grads-are-making-gains-in-employment-and-wages-during-pandemic-1.1677685
4. Automation - https://www.mindstick.com/news/945/automation-is-future-robotisation-is-conqueror-of-modern-employment
5. Automation and fiscal policy - https://ceo-na.com/opinion/sharing-the-gains-of-automation-the-role-of-fiscal-policy/
6. Jobs in demand - https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/business-essentials/coding-is-one-of-the-most-in-demand-and-highest-paying-jobs-in-canada
7. Jobs in demand - https://www.slice.ca/10-canadian-careers-thatll-be-in-demand-in-2020-and-after/
8. Inflation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-opposition-grills-trudeau-on-inflation-housing-as-economic-issues-top/
9. Public sector - https://theorca.ca/resident-pod/public-sector-booming-or-ballooning/
10. Digital adoption - https://hbr.org/2021/11/3-tactics-to-accelerate-a-digital-transformation or https://www.techradar.com/features/accelerated-digital-adoption-brings-a-new-role-for-tech-leaders
Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| The United States| June 2021 and July 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic and Fiscal Scorecard – June 2021 and July 2021
1. Inflation - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/inflation-expectations-spike-to-record-at-canadian-businesses-1.1644394
2. The Mfg. plan, should is based on four pillars – workforce, innovation, exports, and a net-zero strategy https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/cme-manufacturers-call-for-a-concrete-plan-on-economic-recovery-272714/ You would think good-paying jobs would be Trudeau's focus, right? Nope attacking Harper is the focus. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/manufacturing-canada-june-2021
3. https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2021/08/30/food-processors-want-action-from-the-next-federal-government/#.YSzGdN8pDQx If food processors want better policies, then they should not be voting for either @theJagmeetSingh or @JustinTrudeau as all they know how to do is tax and spend! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/agriculture-and-farm-equipment-sector-july-2021@CPC_HQ
4. Job vacancies - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/are-sky-high-job-vacancies-in-canada-around-for-a-while/
5. Circular economy - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/25/canada-and-the-nordic-countries-are-allies-in-transitioning-to-a-circular-economy-envoys/312761
6. Housing - https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-housing-affordability-got-worse-under-trudeau-but-did-he-do-the-worst/
7. USA and Canada Trade - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/30/reliance-on-u-s-remains-a-threat-to-canadian-economy/314006
8. Climate change - https://www.corporateknights.com/responsible-investing/why-are-canadian-pensions-risking-our-future-by-funding-fossil-fuel-expansion/
9. International support - https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/publications/odaaa-lrmado/report-rapport-18-19.aspx?lang=eng
10. Infrastructure - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/25/transportation-infrastructure-key-for-canadas-economic-recovery/313242
Human Capital and Workforce Planning| Canada and the Worldpaul young cpa, cga
Human capital management is becoming a critical issue for both the private and public sectors. I have written many blogs and presentations on human capital. The fix is not the difficult as it relates to the training and development of employees for current and future jobs. The old saying “Quality work demands quality people and product”
1. Wages - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/should-america-follow-canadas-low-wage-high-immigration-model
2. November 2021 jobs - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/november-jobs-report-what-to-know-this-week-144428419.html
3. AI and jobs - https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2021/11/488_319499.html?tw
4. 2022 Automation - https://www.uipath.com/blog/automation/top-automation-trends-2022
5. Digital - https://www.zdnet.com/article/top-7-trends-shaping-digital-transformation-in-2022/
6. Digital - https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/06/report-only-7-of-it-decision-makers-say-theyre-equipped-for-digital-transformation/
7. Skills trades - https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/training-education/province-announces-90m-to-promote-skilled-trades-4798564
8. Wages - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/inflation-has-taken-away-all-the-wage-gains-for-workers-and-then-some.html
9. Business investment - https://www.conference-board.org/research/us-forecast
10. Business investment - https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/australia-q3-business-investment-slips-outlook-surprisingly-resilient-2021-11-25/
Market set prices for business
Canada goods producing sector jobs as % of total jobs has decreased since the Liberals took office in 2015
Liberals impose new small business tax rules (Passive Income and Income Sprinkling)
Government set policies like environment laws, labour laws, trade/investment, taxation
Canada new C69 will drag out approval for resource projects by years.
It is not one policy that drives FDI, but many policies
FDI has left Canada for other jurisdiction due to taxes and regulatory processes - http://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/canadian-drillers-moving-rigs-south-to-chase-better-prospects-in-texas-oilfields
Canada personal taxation rates have been increased over the past few years.
2019 Election Issues| Municipal and Local Government| Issues and Analysis - M...paul young cpa, cga
Too many elected councilors do not read AG reports or F/S or other reports but are quick to blame provincial government when funding cuts are made.
Business always has to adjust to changes with their customer as such why are municipal govt not doing more gap action work as part of managing their fiscal management cycle.
Cost of Living (Inflation)| The United States| October 2021paul young cpa, cga
Bottom Line: Inflation is spreading to more items as supply can't keep up with sturdy underlying demand that's stoked by stimulative policies, forcing more companies to pass along rising costs. A combination of low base-year effects, supply-side disruptions, delivery bottlenecks, labour shortages, elevated energy and food costs, and rising residential rents could keep the CPI rate above 6% through the turn of the year, while the core rate will likely take a run at 5%. Chair Powell expects inflation to begin to retreat by the second or third quarter of next year as supply constraints abate and reopening-demand pressures fade. But it will be a long and anxious waiting period (assuming he's still Chair). And, should wage growth rise further or inflation expectations resume an upward drift, the Fed might not be able to wait that long before pulling the tightening trigger.
Source - https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/86bbbd1a-eb53-42cd-902c-a804528f193e/
1. Food costs - https://ktvz.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2021/11/05/world-food-prices-are-up-30-in-a-year/
2. OPEC tells Biden to pump the oil himself - https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/11/09/opec-says-to-biden-if-you-want-more-oil-pump-it-yourself/?sh=11d02fb93efd OPEC told Biden (11/9/2021) to pump more USA oil https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/oil-and-gas-energy-sector-analysis-and-commentary-october-2021-revised
3. Supply chain - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/k12/article/2021/11/4-ways-avoid-supply-chain-delays-2022
4. Low income - https://ktvz.com/news/2021/11/10/higher-gas-prices-and-heating-costs-will-hurt-low-income-families-the-most-this-winter/
5. Carbon tax - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/rising-gas-prices-show-why-a-carbon-tax-is-a-bad-idea
6. Housing - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/home-prices-are-now-rising-much-faster-than-incomes-studies-show.html
7. Commodity prices - https://blackbullmarkets.com/en/market-reviews/are-commodity-prices-going-up/
8. Interest rates - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/federal-reserve-james-bullard-expects-two-rate-hikes-next-year.html
9. Green employment - https://www.aei.org/articles/will-green-energy-produce-more-jobs-three-experts-discuss/
10. Job market - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/09/switching-jobs-can-lead-to-higher-pay-heres-what-to-know.html
11. China - https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/economy/china-cpi-ppi-inflation-intl-hnk/index.html
Canada| Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| October 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic Scorecard for October 2021 and September 2021
a) GDP grew at 5.3% annual pace in the 3Q21 - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/statistics-canada-says-gdp-grew-at-5-4-annual-rate-in-q3-1.1688906
b) Wages expected to rise by 2.7% in 2022 - https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-says-wages-set-to-rise-2-7-in-2022-as-inflation-hits-new-high/
c) Food bank - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
d) Micro housing promoted by CMHC - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
e) Food costs - https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Food-commodity-markets-Stable-with-considerable-upside-price-risks--37157673/
f) Fertilizer - https://theeagle.com/landandlivestockpost/fertilizer-prices-continue-record-climb/article_50b1886e-432b-11ec-b19f-bfb24750ac08.html
g) Commodities - https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities
h) GDP growth has been led by government spending and housing. The goods-producing sector continues to struggle with growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
i) TSX - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/tsx-opens-higher-energy-stocks-jump-stronger-crude-2021-11-29/
Since Nov/15 there has been a new government. The new government has not addressed many issue facing Canadians. The next government will need to revisit all aspects of government as part of revamping domestic and foreign policies that better support Canadians domestically and globally.
Climate change,Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility - 26 Mar 2014Sumiit Mathur
A brief introduction to the interconnected concepts of Climate change, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.
This presentation gives good starting point to initiate detailed discussions on this subject.
Canada - What is next for Manufacturing - August 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for Canada’s Manufacturing sector?
Following a 1.2% decline in July, manufacturing sales increased 0.5% to $60.3 billion in August, on higher sales of petroleum and coal (+7.3%), chemicals (+6.3) and primary metals (+3.3%). Sales of wood products (-17.1%), motor vehicles (-8.7%) and motor vehicle parts (-10.5%) declined the most. On a year-over-year basis, total sales were up 14.9% in August.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211014/dq211014a-eng.htm
1. PMI – Canada - https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/canada-september-markit-pmi-20211001
2. Commodity prices continue to expand which is impacting the producer price index for manufacturers – https://www.marketwatch.com/story/canada-producer-price-index-declines-0-3-in-august-271632919807
3. Supply chain disruption - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/forward-guidance-our-weekly-preview/
4. Growth - https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-factory-activity-sees-strong-growth-despite-supply-shocks-2021-10-01/
5. Reshoring - https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/blog/are-canadian-businesses-reshoring-production
6. Circular economy - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-better-way-than-recycling-these-manufacturers-are-taking-part-in-a-circular-economy-11633613962
7. Recycling - https://environmentjournal.ca/new-beverage-container-recycling-program-for-ontario/
8. Bio manufacturing - https://thehub.ca/2021-10-01/matt-spoke-now-is-the-time-to-make-canada-a-leader-in-bio-manufacturing/
9. Skills gaps - https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/article/management/attracting-manufacturing-talent-needs-to-be-an-intentional-effort
10. Automation - https://www.ippt.ca/the-very-future-of-manufacturing-hinges-on-automation/
11. Food costs - https://www.producer.com/opinion/how-serious-is-food-inflation-in-canada/
Competitiveness - Canada vs other countries - February 2018paul young cpa, cga
Market set prices for business
Government set policies like environment laws, labour laws, trade/investment, taxation
It is not one policy that drives FDI, but many policies
Morneau and the Liberals are moving to higher taxes and more regulations as compare to the USA that is reducing taxes and regulations - https://globalnews.ca/news/3997351/canadian-oil-rigs-moving-to-texas/
January 2018 saw the worst drop losses in nearly 10 years - https://globalnews.ca/news/4015855/canadian-economy-jobs-unemployment-statscan/
Blog – Has Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Government been Open, Transparent, ...paul young cpa, cga
1. Housing Costs – https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-affordability-improves-when-rates-rise-despite-the-rhetoric/ or https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/billions-in-unknown-funds-flowing-into-canada-s-housing-market-transparency-international~1644554 or https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/household-indebtedness-rising-home-prices-is-a-vulnerability-we-re-worried-about-osfi-head~2342049
2. Gasoline costs - https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/12/10/pbo-finds-fossil-fuel-tax-breaks-costing-canada-billions.html or
3. Inflation - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/blogs/brace-yourselves-canada-inflation-may-be-here-to-stay
4. Carbon tax credit - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cenovus-carbon-capture-alberta-oil-and-gas-1.6278781
5. Supply chain - https://canadianfoodsinc.com/index.php/2021/12/11/experts-say-second-wave-will-bring-empty-shelves-but-not-because-of-panic-buying/
6. CERB – https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/12/calgary-porch-pirate-mp-now-under-investigation-for-cerb-fraud/
7. GIS - https://globalnews.ca/video/8437282/covid-19-freeland-says-shes-personally-committed-to-guaranteed-income-supplement-clawback-related-to-cerb
8. Audit and quarantine - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/quarantine-hotel-tracking-phac-audit-1.6279176
9. Challenges facing the Canadian economy - https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/canadas-economic-forecast-looks-good-but-challenges-still-lie-ahead-bennett-jones-report/362547
10. @s_guilbeault - Https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/environment-minister-says-mandate-to-enforce-ev-sales-is-needed-276545/
a. How will the govt make up for the loss of the gas tax money?
b. There are still capacity issues with building electrical vehicles
c. Lack of plug-in stations
i. The ability of the grid to handle the charging https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/electrical-vehicles-and-plugin-stations-adoption-november-2021
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - April 2022 and March 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies are with jobs that pay less than the average wage
More and more organizations are adopting business automation to address issues with their operational model
Wage growth has been strong at 4.3%
Blog – Wages and Job Vacancies – Canada – July 2022
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies pay less than the average wage
Housing and rent costs are becoming a big problem for Canadians
Not enough is being done to address issues with the skill trades
Healthcare continues to face many challenges including addressing labor shortages
Liberals continue to push policies that are more long-term focus instead of addressing how to reduce EMEA dependency on Russian Oil and Natural Gas - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-canadas-mining-forestry-energy-and-agricultural-sectorspptx
All levels of government and the private sector need to work together to build a resilient supply chain in Canada - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-best-to-build-a-reslient-supply-chainpptx
Market set prices for business
Canada goods producing sector jobs as % of total jobs has decreased since the Liberals took office in 2015
Liberals impose new small business tax rules (Passive Income and Income Sprinkling)
Government set policies like environment laws, labour laws, trade/investment, taxation
Canada new C69 will drag out approval for resource projects by years.
It is not one policy that drives FDI, but many policies
FDI has left Canada for other jurisdiction due to taxes and regulatory processes - http://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/canadian-drillers-moving-rigs-south-to-chase-better-prospects-in-texas-oilfields
Canada personal taxation rates have been increased over the past few years.
2019 Election Issues| Municipal and Local Government| Issues and Analysis - M...paul young cpa, cga
Too many elected councilors do not read AG reports or F/S or other reports but are quick to blame provincial government when funding cuts are made.
Business always has to adjust to changes with their customer as such why are municipal govt not doing more gap action work as part of managing their fiscal management cycle.
Cost of Living (Inflation)| The United States| October 2021paul young cpa, cga
Bottom Line: Inflation is spreading to more items as supply can't keep up with sturdy underlying demand that's stoked by stimulative policies, forcing more companies to pass along rising costs. A combination of low base-year effects, supply-side disruptions, delivery bottlenecks, labour shortages, elevated energy and food costs, and rising residential rents could keep the CPI rate above 6% through the turn of the year, while the core rate will likely take a run at 5%. Chair Powell expects inflation to begin to retreat by the second or third quarter of next year as supply constraints abate and reopening-demand pressures fade. But it will be a long and anxious waiting period (assuming he's still Chair). And, should wage growth rise further or inflation expectations resume an upward drift, the Fed might not be able to wait that long before pulling the tightening trigger.
Source - https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/86bbbd1a-eb53-42cd-902c-a804528f193e/
1. Food costs - https://ktvz.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2021/11/05/world-food-prices-are-up-30-in-a-year/
2. OPEC tells Biden to pump the oil himself - https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/11/09/opec-says-to-biden-if-you-want-more-oil-pump-it-yourself/?sh=11d02fb93efd OPEC told Biden (11/9/2021) to pump more USA oil https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/oil-and-gas-energy-sector-analysis-and-commentary-october-2021-revised
3. Supply chain - https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/k12/article/2021/11/4-ways-avoid-supply-chain-delays-2022
4. Low income - https://ktvz.com/news/2021/11/10/higher-gas-prices-and-heating-costs-will-hurt-low-income-families-the-most-this-winter/
5. Carbon tax - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/rising-gas-prices-show-why-a-carbon-tax-is-a-bad-idea
6. Housing - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/home-prices-are-now-rising-much-faster-than-incomes-studies-show.html
7. Commodity prices - https://blackbullmarkets.com/en/market-reviews/are-commodity-prices-going-up/
8. Interest rates - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/federal-reserve-james-bullard-expects-two-rate-hikes-next-year.html
9. Green employment - https://www.aei.org/articles/will-green-energy-produce-more-jobs-three-experts-discuss/
10. Job market - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/09/switching-jobs-can-lead-to-higher-pay-heres-what-to-know.html
11. China - https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/economy/china-cpi-ppi-inflation-intl-hnk/index.html
Canada| Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| October 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic Scorecard for October 2021 and September 2021
a) GDP grew at 5.3% annual pace in the 3Q21 - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/statistics-canada-says-gdp-grew-at-5-4-annual-rate-in-q3-1.1688906
b) Wages expected to rise by 2.7% in 2022 - https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-says-wages-set-to-rise-2-7-in-2022-as-inflation-hits-new-high/
c) Food bank - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
d) Micro housing promoted by CMHC - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
e) Food costs - https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Food-commodity-markets-Stable-with-considerable-upside-price-risks--37157673/
f) Fertilizer - https://theeagle.com/landandlivestockpost/fertilizer-prices-continue-record-climb/article_50b1886e-432b-11ec-b19f-bfb24750ac08.html
g) Commodities - https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities
h) GDP growth has been led by government spending and housing. The goods-producing sector continues to struggle with growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
i) TSX - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/tsx-opens-higher-energy-stocks-jump-stronger-crude-2021-11-29/
Since Nov/15 there has been a new government. The new government has not addressed many issue facing Canadians. The next government will need to revisit all aspects of government as part of revamping domestic and foreign policies that better support Canadians domestically and globally.
Climate change,Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility - 26 Mar 2014Sumiit Mathur
A brief introduction to the interconnected concepts of Climate change, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.
This presentation gives good starting point to initiate detailed discussions on this subject.
Canada - What is next for Manufacturing - August 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for Canada’s Manufacturing sector?
Following a 1.2% decline in July, manufacturing sales increased 0.5% to $60.3 billion in August, on higher sales of petroleum and coal (+7.3%), chemicals (+6.3) and primary metals (+3.3%). Sales of wood products (-17.1%), motor vehicles (-8.7%) and motor vehicle parts (-10.5%) declined the most. On a year-over-year basis, total sales were up 14.9% in August.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211014/dq211014a-eng.htm
1. PMI – Canada - https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/canada-september-markit-pmi-20211001
2. Commodity prices continue to expand which is impacting the producer price index for manufacturers – https://www.marketwatch.com/story/canada-producer-price-index-declines-0-3-in-august-271632919807
3. Supply chain disruption - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/forward-guidance-our-weekly-preview/
4. Growth - https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-factory-activity-sees-strong-growth-despite-supply-shocks-2021-10-01/
5. Reshoring - https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/blog/are-canadian-businesses-reshoring-production
6. Circular economy - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-better-way-than-recycling-these-manufacturers-are-taking-part-in-a-circular-economy-11633613962
7. Recycling - https://environmentjournal.ca/new-beverage-container-recycling-program-for-ontario/
8. Bio manufacturing - https://thehub.ca/2021-10-01/matt-spoke-now-is-the-time-to-make-canada-a-leader-in-bio-manufacturing/
9. Skills gaps - https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/article/management/attracting-manufacturing-talent-needs-to-be-an-intentional-effort
10. Automation - https://www.ippt.ca/the-very-future-of-manufacturing-hinges-on-automation/
11. Food costs - https://www.producer.com/opinion/how-serious-is-food-inflation-in-canada/
Competitiveness - Canada vs other countries - February 2018paul young cpa, cga
Market set prices for business
Government set policies like environment laws, labour laws, trade/investment, taxation
It is not one policy that drives FDI, but many policies
Morneau and the Liberals are moving to higher taxes and more regulations as compare to the USA that is reducing taxes and regulations - https://globalnews.ca/news/3997351/canadian-oil-rigs-moving-to-texas/
January 2018 saw the worst drop losses in nearly 10 years - https://globalnews.ca/news/4015855/canadian-economy-jobs-unemployment-statscan/
Blog – Has Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Government been Open, Transparent, ...paul young cpa, cga
1. Housing Costs – https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-affordability-improves-when-rates-rise-despite-the-rhetoric/ or https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/billions-in-unknown-funds-flowing-into-canada-s-housing-market-transparency-international~1644554 or https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/real-estate/video/household-indebtedness-rising-home-prices-is-a-vulnerability-we-re-worried-about-osfi-head~2342049
2. Gasoline costs - https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/12/10/pbo-finds-fossil-fuel-tax-breaks-costing-canada-billions.html or
3. Inflation - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/blogs/brace-yourselves-canada-inflation-may-be-here-to-stay
4. Carbon tax credit - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cenovus-carbon-capture-alberta-oil-and-gas-1.6278781
5. Supply chain - https://canadianfoodsinc.com/index.php/2021/12/11/experts-say-second-wave-will-bring-empty-shelves-but-not-because-of-panic-buying/
6. CERB – https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/12/calgary-porch-pirate-mp-now-under-investigation-for-cerb-fraud/
7. GIS - https://globalnews.ca/video/8437282/covid-19-freeland-says-shes-personally-committed-to-guaranteed-income-supplement-clawback-related-to-cerb
8. Audit and quarantine - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/quarantine-hotel-tracking-phac-audit-1.6279176
9. Challenges facing the Canadian economy - https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/canadas-economic-forecast-looks-good-but-challenges-still-lie-ahead-bennett-jones-report/362547
10. @s_guilbeault - Https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/environment-minister-says-mandate-to-enforce-ev-sales-is-needed-276545/
a. How will the govt make up for the loss of the gas tax money?
b. There are still capacity issues with building electrical vehicles
c. Lack of plug-in stations
i. The ability of the grid to handle the charging https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/electrical-vehicles-and-plugin-stations-adoption-november-2021
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - April 2022 and March 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies are with jobs that pay less than the average wage
More and more organizations are adopting business automation to address issues with their operational model
Wage growth has been strong at 4.3%
Blog – Wages and Job Vacancies – Canada – July 2022
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies pay less than the average wage
Housing and rent costs are becoming a big problem for Canadians
Not enough is being done to address issues with the skill trades
Healthcare continues to face many challenges including addressing labor shortages
Liberals continue to push policies that are more long-term focus instead of addressing how to reduce EMEA dependency on Russian Oil and Natural Gas - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-canadas-mining-forestry-energy-and-agricultural-sectorspptx
All levels of government and the private sector need to work together to build a resilient supply chain in Canada - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-best-to-build-a-reslient-supply-chainpptx
Blog – Job Vacancies and Job Quality – Canada – July 2022
46% of the job vacancies pay less than the average wage
EI and other training funds need to be used as part of moving people to new careers in demand
Goods-producing sector continues to face major regulatory hurdles as part of getting their goods out of the ground to market.
Housing costs continue to eat up a large chunk of household budgets
Liberals continue to throw gasoline on the inflation fire.
Wage growth to slow down in 2023
Potential recession in 2023
High inflation will continue to be a focus by central banks
More emphasis needs to be on closing the skill gap
Capital investment required to address issues with intermodal, ports, rail, and trucking capacity
Government needs to embrace business automation including moving to a digital model
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - May 2022 and June 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
The number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer—measured by the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) as payroll employment—decreased by 26,100 (-0.1%) in May, the first decline since May 2021. Ontario (-30,000; -0.4%) and Manitoba (-2,500; -0.4%) recorded the largest payroll employment losses, while British Columbia (+7,000; +0.3%) was the lone province to record an increase.
Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220728/dq220728a-eng.htm
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - May 2022 and April 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canada is struggling with over 1M unfilled jobs. Nearly 48% of those jobs pay less than the average wages
More and more levels of government are moving towards digital adoption as part of streamlining the delivery of programs and services.
Canada has over 2M backlog with immigration
Canada needs to focus more on policies that will better support expansion of exports and the building of a resilient supply chain.
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - November 2021paul young cpa, cga
Job vacancies in retail trade increased for the sixth consecutive month to reach a record high in October (132,800). The job vacancy rate also peaked at 6.3%, pushed up by increased vacancies and slow payroll employment recovery.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211223/dq211223b-eng.htm
1. Wages and housing – https://capitalcurrent.ca/no-homes-no-choice-affordable-housing-activists-demand-government-action-now/
2. Careers - https://www.careerfitter.com/career-advice/12-best-careers-jobs-for-2021-2022
3. Automation - https://techjury.net/blog/jobs-lost-to-automation-statistics/#gref
4. Skills gaps - https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/12/21/enhancing-cybersecurity-budgets/
5. Manufacturing - https://manufacturingglobal.com/technology/critical-manufacturing-industry-trends-expect-2022
6. Edge - https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2021/12/cloud-and-edge-computing-will-be-key-government-agencies-2022
7. 5G and Industry 4.0 - https://www.totaltele.com/512061/AIS-strikes-5G-partnerships-to-help-fuel-Industry-40
8. Supply chain - https://searcherp.techtarget.com/feature/Supply-chain-disruption-will-persist-in-2022-but-tech-may-help
9. Supply chain - https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/34224-the-three-stages-of-overcoming-supply-chain-disruption
10. Labor gap - https://www.baytoday.ca/jobs-of-the-future/new-college-program-looks-to-fill-a-much-needed-labour-gap-4886606
11. Personal finances - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-six-numbers-that-will-rule-your-personal-finances-in-2022/
Summary:
856K job vacancies
50% of the job vacancies pay less than the average wage
More and more organizations continue to invest in business automation
1. Wages https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-job-vacancies-are-rising-but-wages-arent-budging/
2. Top careers - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/414839
3. Business Students - https://goodmenproject.com/business-ethics-2/top-career-trends-for-business-students-in-2022-and-beyond/
4. Housing costs and Wages http://blog.oxfordeconomics.com/content/us-and-canada-housing-affordability-edged-down-in-q3
5. Household debt - https://www.mpamag.com/ca/news/general/cibcs-tal-on-how-fast-interest-rates-might-rise/326675
6. Income inequality - https://www.ictsd.org/how-to-reduce-income-inequality-in-canada/
7. Automation - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/02/24/10-ways-automation-might-affect-job-markets-in-the-near-future/?sh=2dffbc76302a and https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/top-5-business-automation-trends-in-2022
8. Skill trades - https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/press-release/rescon-calling-on-federal-government-to-allow-more-skilled-trades-into-canada-5092355
9. Public sector - https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/public-sector/articles/future-of-public-service.html
10. Mining - https://www.mining.com/in-charts-copper-project-pantry-bare-from-2025/
11. Oil and Gas - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/24/biden-administration-pausing-new-oil-and-gas-leases-amid-legal-battle-.html
12. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/manufacturing-industry-outlook.html
Blog – Job Quality and Job Vacancies – Canada – December 2021
Canada has nearly 1M job vacancies
Majority of the job vacancies are jobs that pay less than the average wage
The goods-producing sector continues to lag other sectors in terms of job growth
Government policies have not addressed the skill gap issues
1. Wages and affordability - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/whats-good-debt-income-ratio-202358726.html
2. Best employers - https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=50cff76c2790
3. In-demand jobs - https://canada.admissionhub.com/job-vacancies-in-canada-2022-trends-in-demand-skills/
4. Employment - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canadas-u-s-beating-jobs-recovery-might-not-be-as-great-as-it-looks
5. Skills gaps - https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001478/ontario-launching-new-agency-to-better-serve-tradespeople
6. Immigration - https://www.cimmigrationnews.com/canada-needs-to-reform-immigration-system-to-help-skill-trades-says-ontario-organization/
7. Mining - https://www.timminspress.com/news/local-news/mining-association-calling-on-ottawa-to-provide-greater-support-to-industry
8. Manufacturing - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ankitmishra/2022/01/11/leading-experts-weigh-in-on-growing-canadas-economy-in-2022/?sh=1f458428284d
9. Red tape - https://calgarysun.com/opinion/columnists/red-tape-continues-to-hurt-investment-in-albertas-energy-sector
10. Small businesses - https://canadiansme.ca/small-businesses-worry-about-rising-costs-and-supply-chain-issues-amid-border-ban-on-unvaccinated-truck-drivers/
11. Venture capital - https://dailyhive.com/toronto/deloitte-canada-deloitte-ventures-capital-fund
12. Tech - https://www.thestar.com/business/mars/2022/01/27/tech-update-a-new-fund-aims-to-help-early-stage-entrepreneurs-making-sure-esg-pledges-are-more-than-platitudes-and-other-news.html and https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2022/01/28/we-are-the-worlds-fastest-growing-innovation-hub.html
13. Expert farming - https://qz.com/2117339/why-walmart-is-investing-in-plenty-a-vertical-farming-company/
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - January 2022 and February 20...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies are with jobs that pay less than the average wage.
Jobs in areas like manufacturing, mining, real estate, IT, professional services require years of education and certification.
Liberals continue to bring in policies that does little to develop both the natural resources sector and the advance manufacturing sector.
Summary:
Employment in services-producing industries fell by 223,000. Accommodation and food services (-113,000), information, culture and recreation (-48,000) and retail trade (-26,000) saw the largest declines.
Employment increased by 23,000 in the goods-producing sector.
Employment rose by 23,000 (+1.5%) in construction in January 2022, almost entirely as a result of gains in Ontario. The national-level increase adds to a gain of 35,000 recorded in December 202
https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/a2d1bf0a-4d9d-40e2-a521-581fb185508d and https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/0ba5a9c9-1fbf-4605-8121-d9fb63ec72ca/
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220204/dq220204a-eng.htm
1. Employment – https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-jobs-january-1.6339345
2. Job vacancies - https://www.cicnews.com/2022/02/job-vacancies-in-canada-remain-near-record-highs-0221538.html#gs.o2ydvo
3. Shortcutting the labour shortage with automation, customization, and centralization https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/shortcutting-the-labour-shortage-with-automation-customization-and-centralization/ Blog – Adoption of Manufacturing (Industry 4.0) - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blog-adoption-manufacturing-industry-40-paul-young/?published=t
4. Careers - https://www.municipalworld.com/jobs/?location=All
5. Automation - https://canadiansme.ca/major-tech-trends-that-will-reshape-the-business-world-in-2022%EF%BF%BC/
6. Careers - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/02/the-10-best-us-jobs-of-2022-according-to-glassdoor.html
7. Careers - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jairhilburn/2022/02/02/the-50-best-jobs-in-america-for-2022-according-to-glassdoor/?sh=7d9cf71afaee
8. Careers - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-how-canadas-economic-recovery-is-leaving-canadians-behind/
9. Mining - https://simplywall.st/markets/ca/materials/metals-mining
10. Manufacturing - https://o.canada.com/news/local-news/employer-survey-points-to-staggering-labour-shortfall-in-some-business-sectors
11. Supply chain - https://occ.ca/mediareleases/tackling-canadas-supply-chain-critical-to-economic-recovery/
12. Supply chain - https://www.autoserviceworld.com/what-canadas-manufacturers-say-can-help-supply-chain/
Summary:
Canada hit a target of 401K in new immigrants. There are systemic issues facing natural resources, construction, manufacturing, and retail sector of the economy.
More and more jobs will be automated.
There are issues with cost and availability of housing.
Canada continues to be hammered by high inflation partially driven by green policies.
1. Wages and Canada - https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-says-wages-set-to-rise-2-7-in-2022-as-inflation-hits-new-high/
2. Housing Costs - Affordability has become much tougher due to the rapid escalation of prices during the pandemic. That said, Canada has in its past managed to weather a situation where the cost-of-living situation was even worse without seeing a severe retrenchment in activity. And, both new and resale markets remain drum-tight, suggesting another strong year for price growth is in the cards for 2022. https://economics.td.com/ca-housing-rate-sensitivity
3. Job Vacancies – Nearly 50% of the jobs pay less than the average wage - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211220/dq211220a-eng.htm
4. Many jobs could be automated - https://www.unitrends.com/blog/technology-5-it-trends-to-watch-in-2022
5. Canada trade surpluses has been led by the natural resources sector. There are issues with natural resources sector as the Liberals continue to over tax and regulate the natural resources sector - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/merchandise-trade-surplus-3-1b-in-november-statistics-canada-reports-1.1703909 and https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-the-natural-resources-sector
6. Small businesses continue to struggle with new restrictions imposed on them by the government - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-the-natural-resources-sector
7. Skills gap - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-the-natural-resources-sector
8. Many government programs like healthcare have issues with their effectiveness - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/fiscal-management-public-sector-canada-250858856
9. Green Inflation - https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/canadas-shift-net-zero-emissions-likely-drive-higher-inflation-2022-01-13/
10. Manufacturing sector - https://www.fxempire.com/macro/canada/manufacturing-pmi
Canada's economy gained a net 39,800 jobs in May, entirely in full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The jobless rate edged down to 5.1%, a new record low.
Employment in the goods producing sector fell by a net 41,200 jobs, mostly in manufacturing. The services sector grew by a net 80,900 positions, mostly in wholesale and retail trade, as well as educational services.
Source - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/instant-view-canada-gains-39-125410600.html
Employment and Labor Market - Canada - September 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
After declining for two consecutive months, the number of employees in the public sector increased by 35,000 (+0.8%) in September. Most of the gain was attributable to the educational services industry, which accounts for close to one-third (30.4%) of employees in the public sector (not seasonally adjusted).
Gains in educational services and health care and social assistance were offset by losses in manufacturing; information, culture and recreation; transportation and warehousing; and public administration.
Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/221007/dq221007a-eng.htm
Blog – What is next for HR and Human Capital Management
I have written many blogs on HR-related issues for many years. The closing of the skill gaps has still not been resolved. In fact, one could argue the skills gaps has increased due to many factors like business automation, industry 4.0, advance manufacturing, ESG reporting, movement to the circular economy, 3D housing, etc.
More needs to be done to better align skills with jobs of today and tomorrow.
1. Job vacancies – https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/over-1m-unfilled-jobs-in-canada-4591585/
2. Skill trades - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/powering-up-industry-voices-address-the-impending-talent-gap-in-skilled-trades/
3. Immigration and alignment with skills gaps - https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2022/01/industry-perspectives-op-ed-immigration-system-must-be-aligned-with-ontarios-labour-needs
4. Job quality - https://www.prepareforcanada.com/after-you-arrive/employment-in-canada/the-canadian-job-landscape-is-changing-will-you-be-ready/
5. Automation - https://techjury.net/blog/jobs-lost-to-automation-statistics/#gref
6. Living wage - https://www.ft.com/content/d5f2ab19-dda0-4406-ae12-bdf65b9ad7e7
7. Wages - https://www.wisegeek.net/what-is-the-relationship-between-cost-of-living-and-wages.htm
8. GDP per capita - https://stacker.com/stories/2534/100-countries-highest-gdp-capita
9. Green inflation - https://www.ft.com/content/80cbd05f-d722-411f-9bbe-155cd8c06f7e
10. Jobs in demand - https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/in-demand-highest-paying-jobscanada-2022
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - July 2021paul young cpa, cga
Average weekly earnings decreased 1.0% to $1,125 from May to June, partly because the employment gains were concentrated in lower-paying sectors. The largest employment gains in June were in the two sectors with the lowest average weekly earnings: accommodation and food services ($457 per week) and retail trade ($643 per week).
While average weekly earnings were down in June compared with May, they were 7.6% higher than in February 2020. This increase reflects a number of factors, including changes in the composition of employment by type of employee (hourly or salaried) and changes in the overall employment distribution by sector.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210826/dq210826a-eng.htm
Canada gain 418K net new jobs over the previous month. Canada still has on average recovered about 93% of the jobs since February 2020. Many jobs likely are not coming back
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Global Housing Market Analysis and Commentary- September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
New residential construction, including single-family homes and multifamily, dropped 11.3% month over month in August to 1.283 million units on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. That's down 14.8% compared with a year ago and well below the 1.44 million units economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected.
But authorized residential permits — an indicator of potential future activity — rose 6.9% to 1.543 million permits in August from July. That was still down 2.7% from last August. Single-family permits, though, were up 2% from July to 949,000. Multifamily permits came in at 535,000.
The data reflects two opposing forces builders are trying to balance: the ongoing need for new construction to fill in limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates that are hurting their biggest customer right now, the first-time homebuyer.
"High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand, as a growing number of buyers are electing to defer a home purchase until long-term rates move lower," Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, said Monday in a press release after builder confidence dropped for the second straight month.
Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-face-a-tough-balancing-act-on-new-construction-amid-high-mortgage-rates-130744368.html
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
Blog – Manufacturing Shipments and Orders – The United States – August 2023
Summary:
New orders for manufacturing technology in the United States totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, as per the latest report by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This figure marked a 12.4% decline from June 2023 but remained only 10.5% lower than July 2022. Year-to-date orders amounted to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 12.7% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.
Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
Among specific sectors, job shops, the largest customer segment, placed their lowest total monthly orders since August 2020. In contrast, metal valve manufacturers recorded their third-highest monthly order value on record, last seen in September 2018, making up nearly 5% of the total manufacturing technology order value for July 2023. Manufacturers of motor vehicle transmissions continued to order machinery at an elevated pace. However, the aerospace industry continued to order below its early 2022 peaks, with hopes that recent projects like the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in communications satellites might reverse this trend.
Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
Electricity Analysis - Canada and the OECD - June 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Over three-quarters of the world’s total coal-generated electricity is consumed in just three countries. China is the top user of coal, making up 53.3% of global coal demand, followed by India at 13.6%, and the U.S. at 8.9%.
Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
However, even as non-renewables enjoy their time in the sun, their days could be numbered.
In 2022, renewables, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, represented 14.4% of total electricity generation with an extraordinary annual growth rate of 14.7%, driven by big gains in solar and wind. Non-renewables, by contrast, only managed an anemic 0.4%.
The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
With hydroelectric moved into the renewable column, together they accounted for over 29.3% of all electricity generated in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7.4%.
Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
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US Economic Outlook - Being Decided - M Capital Group August 2021.pdfpchutichetpong
The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
Could this growth lead to a “Roaring Twenties”? As quickly as the U.S. economy contracted, experiencing a 9.1% drop in economic output relative to the business cycle in Q2 2020, the largest in recorded history, it has rebounded beyond expectations. This surprising growth seems to be fueled by the U.S. government’s aggressive fiscal and monetary policies, and an increase in consumer spending as mobility restrictions are lifted. Unemployment rates between June 2020 and June 2021 decreased by 5.2%, while the demand for labor is increasing, coupled with increasing wages to incentivize Americans to rejoin the labor force. Schools and businesses are expected to fully reopen soon. In parallel, vaccination rates across the country and the world continue to rise, with full vaccination rates of 50% and 14.8% respectively.
However, it is not completely smooth sailing from here. According to M Capital Group, the main risks that threaten the continued growth of the U.S. economy are inflation, unsettled trade relations, and another wave of Covid-19 mutations that could shut down the world again. Have we learned from the past year of COVID-19 and adapted our economy accordingly?
“In order for the U.S. economy to continue growing, whether there is another wave or not, the U.S. needs to focus on diversifying supply chains, supporting business investment, and maintaining consumer spending,” says Grace Feeley, a research analyst at M Capital Group.
While the economic indicators are positive, the risks are coming closer to manifesting and threatening such growth. The new variants spreading throughout the world, Delta, Lambda, and Gamma, are vaccine-resistant and muddy the predictions made about the economy and health of the country. These variants bring back the feeling of uncertainty that has wreaked havoc not only on the stock market but the mindset of people around the world. MCG provides unique insight on how to mitigate these risks to possibly ensure a bright economic future.
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
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The Evolution of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India: Challenges...beulahfernandes8
Role in Financial System
NBFCs are critical in bridging the financial inclusion gap.
They provide specialized financial services that cater to segments often neglected by traditional banks.
Economic Impact
NBFCs contribute significantly to India's GDP.
They support sectors like micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), housing finance, and personal loans.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
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Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
Which Crypto to Buy Today for Short-Term in May-June 2024.pdf
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - January 2022 and February 2022.pptx
1. Wages and Job Vacancies
(Job Quality) – Canada –
December 2021 and
January 2022
Paul Young CPA CGA
March 29, 2022
2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA (1996)
• Academia (PF1, FA4, FN2, MU1. and MS2)
• SME – Customer Success Management
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Macro/Micro Indicators
• SME – Supply Chain Management
• SME – Data, AI, Security, and Platform
• SME – Internal Controls and Auditing
Contact information email: Paul_Young_CGA@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-young-055632b/
SlideShare - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulyoungcpa
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/youngercga1968/videos
3. Agenda
• Employment Analysis
• Job Vacancies vs Employment
• Above Average Wage
• Youth Unemployment
• Competitiveness
• Skills gaps
• Career Management
• Automation
• Immigration
• Path forward for Canada
9. Competitiveness
• Corporate taxation needs to be competitive and they are now. If Singh was serious about tax reform, then he would go after
tax havens and reform the code. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/closing-down-of-tax-havens
• Singh goal of raising corporate tax rates by 50% is the wrong approach. Source -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-fix-competitiveness-through-government-policy or
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/closing-down-of-tax-havens
Source - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/11/04/news/ndp-
wealth-tax-pandemic-%20economic-recovery-Singh-Jagmeet
10. CERB and EI
• Wage – subsidy extended until September 25, 2021 -
https://www.mltaikins.com/taxation/federal-
government-announces-covid-19-wage-subsidy/
• EI sickness - https://ipolitics.ca/2021/05/26/ei-
extension-would-cost-over-2-billion-benefit-150000-
claimants/
• EI Measures - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-
edward-island/employment-insurance-pandemic-griffin-
1.6036708
11. Skills Gaps
• Cybersecurity -
https://www.itworldcanada.com/sponsored/is-
your-organization-ready-to-tackle-the-cyber-skills-
gap
• 8/10 Canadian Manufacturers -
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/eight-in-10-
canadian-manufacturers-face-skills-shortage-
report-1.1530327
• Costly changes to EI and training programs -
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/news-
centre/news-release/how-supporting-skills-and-
training-can-fuel-a-resilient-recovery/
• Here is my work on skills development -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/h
uman-capital-management-skills-development-
analysis-and-commentary
12. Career
Management
The provinces and federal government need to re-
think their job training strategy including better
targeting educational support as part of re-aligning
the workforce to jobs of today and tomorrow
Here is my work on career management for both Canada
and the United States
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2021-and-
beyond-career-management-canada-and-the-united-states-
november-2020
13. Automation
Despite strong hiring since the middle of last year, the U.S. economy is still 5.3 million jobs short of what it had in February
2020. And Lydia Boussour, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, calculated last month that 40% of the missing jobs are
vulnerable to automation, especially those in food preparation, retail sales and manufacturing.
https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/do-we-need-humans-for-that-job-automation-booms-after-covid-
19-272936/
My work on Automation:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2021/07/29/redefining-the-customer-experience-for-the-digital-
age/?sh=65deb38a430d
This ties nicely to my work on automation - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-automation
14. Immigration and Job Vacancies
Canada labor market continues to face many challenges. There are nearly 600K job vacancies. Many of job vacancies are in
sectors that pay less than the average wage - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410032501
The focus of all levels of government should be on the goods-producing sector and value-added jobs in areas like
healthcare, education, IT, professional services, banking/insurance, etc. -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/wages-and-job-vacancies-job-quality-canada-july-2021-250056903
Many low-paying jobs are also in a precarious position as they are more vulnerable to automation -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-automation
If Canada could grow exports by 10-20% that would help support good-paying job. For each $1B of exports there is 5,500
jobs - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/merchandise-tradecanada-july-2021
All levels of government need to move to digital model as part or reducing their cost to serve. The focus should be on
using technology as part of risk and crisis mitigation -
Here is a brief look at immigration and issues facing immigration not just in Canada but around the world!
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/immigration-canada-what-is-next
15. Path forward for Canada
• Nearly 30% of Canada’s GDP is tied to goods-producing sector. More work needs to
be done by all levels government to address competitiveness including
elimination of progressive taxes like carbon taxes or streamlining regulations or
revamping policies that would support more innovation or addressing issues with
productivity.
• 45% of the job vacancies pay less than the average wage. Household costs
continue to rise due to many factors including supply chain, carbon taxes, and
other areas of government policies. All levels of government need to start
addressing the cost of living.
• Canada needs to do more to promote capital inflow, especially in areas of
Information Technology, goods-producing sector, circular economy, and the
construction sector
• Here is my work - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-the-path-forward-for-canada-250124979
16. California and Automation
A new law in California aims at strictly regulating employer-imposed work quotas on warehouse and distribution center
workers in that state. The new law, called AB 701, will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
“We cannot allow corporations to put profit over people,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), when he signed the bill on Sept.
22. “The hardworking warehouse employees who have helped sustain us during these unprecedented times should not
have to risk injury or face punishment as a result of exploitative quotas that violate basic health and safety.”
Legislators and labor union advocates made it clear that a major reason for the new law is to take aim at retail giants
Amazon and Walmart, who they accuse of exploiting their nonunion workforce. But the law’s impact will be felt far beyond
those two companies.
https://www.mhlnews.com/labor-management/article/21176489/california-restricts-warehouse-work-
quotas?utm_source=IY%20IW%20QM%20News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS210924079&o_eid=7930I4506
489J2B&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C7930I4506489J2B&oly_enc_id=7930I4506489J2B
Additional Links:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2021/07/29/redefining-the-customer-experience-
for-the-digital-age/?sh=65deb38a430d
17. Summary
• The focus on all level of government should be on policies that will encourage FDI and innovation -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-innovation-and-rd-canada-2014-to-2017
• More focus on tax policies in areas of environment including CCA as part of capital investment in areas
like waste management or CO2 recapturing or energy production or other areas -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-best-support-a-circular-economy
• Re-thinking the green reset to ensure there is more balance between environmental/climate change
policy and supporting economic growth - https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/natural-resources-
canada-how-best-to-get-goods-to-market or https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/getting-goods-
to-market-what-needs-to-happen-by-all-levels-of-government
• Technology will drive automation and changes on how the public sector and private sector will operate in
the new normal for both the Canada and the World Economy -
https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/policy-analysis-business-startups-enterpeneurs-canada-and-
the-world
• Look at better ways to manage the power grid including solutions that are viable without direct
government grants - https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/electricity-analysis-canada-and-the-
world
• Fixing the systemic issues facing getting goods to market, i.e. over regulation, tax reform, carbon tax,
etc. - https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reshore-supply-chains
• Reforming the size of government - https://www2.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/reforming-the-public-
sector-for-canada-all-levels-of-government
Blog – Job Vacancies and Job Quality – Canada – March 2022
Inflation Monitor for
March 28.pdf
Finding workers is
only part of the equation - On-Site Magazine.pdf
Construction
segment demand to continue through 2027 - On-Site Magazine.pdf
5 of 10 jobs with
highest vacancy rates in Canada pay less than $20_hour – Victoria News.pdf
Forrester Predicts
Net Loss of 1.42 Million US Jobs to Automation by 2032 TechNewsWorld.pdf
Sanofi CEO turns to
'cobots' and AI to zap manufacturing costs Fierce Pharma.pdf
Biden Proposes
'Better Support' for Student-Loan Borrowers Without Debt Forgiveness.pdf
The top careers in
2022 and how to get into them - FutureLearn.pdf
3 Charts to Help You
Monitor Stagflation The Motley Fool.pdf
Why a global
approach to corporate taxation makes sense - Prince Albert Daily Herald.pdf
BoC and Fed Interest
Rate Forecast Update Faster and Higher.pdf
Wages Hours and
Job Vacancies - Canada - January 2022.pdf
Summary
5 of 10 job vacancies pay less than the average wage.
Education continues to do a poor job aligning with jobs of today and tomorrow.
More and more organizations are turning to automation as part of managing their costs.
All levels of government need to reform their operational model including labor costs, risk and crisis
management.
High inflation is here to stay!
1. Skills gap - https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/finding-workers-is-only-part-of-the-equation/
2. Construction - https://www.on-sitemag.com/construction/construction-segment-demand-to-
continue-through-2027/1003976615/
3. Job quality - https://www.vicnews.com/news/5-of-10-jobs-with-highest-vacancy-rates-in-
canada-pay-less-than-20-hour/
4. Job losses / automation - https://www.technewsworld.com/story/forrester-predicts-net-loss-of-
1-42-million-us-jobs-to-automation-by-2032-87461.html
5. Robots and manufacturing - https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/sanofi-ceo-turns-
to-cobots-and-ai-to-shave-manufacturing-costs
6. Student debt - https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-budget-proposal-help-student-loan-
borrowers-without-debt-forgiveness-2022-3 and
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2022/03/28/biden-drops-student-loan-
cancellation-from-presidents-budget/?sh=62cc33202111
7. Innovation spending - https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/biden-puts-r-d-investment-at-
heart-2t-spending-plan
8. Top careers - https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/top-careers-and-how-to-land-them
9. Stagflation and wages - https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/03/23/3-charts-to-watch-for-
stagflation/
10. Near-shoring - https://paherald.sk.ca/why-a-global-approach-to-corporate-taxation-makes-
sense/
18. Other Sources
• If you like to learn
more about trade
and/or other
subjects as part of
your professional
learning and
development then
feel free to review
my material on
https://www.udem
y.com/ (search Paul
Young CPA CGA