
2025
Canada
Talent Shortage
77% of Canadian employers say they are struggling to
find the skilled talent they need.
Canada Talent Shortage Over Time
The annual Talent Shortage Survey was not conducted in 2017 and 2020.
Canada Talent Shortage by Company Size
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Canada Talent Shortage by Vertical Industry

86%
Transport, Logistics & Automotive

82%
Energy & Utilities

79%
Information Technology

79%
Consumer Goods & Services

78%
Health Care & Life Sciences

77%
Industrials & Materials

75%
Financials & Real Estate

65%
Communication Services
Talent Scarcity Around Canada
Quebec
Western Canada
Ontario
Atlantic Canada
Prairie
Northern Territories
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About the Survey
ManpowerGroup interviewed 40,413 employers in 42 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, U.K., and the U.S.
The fieldwork was completed in all markets during October 1-31, 2024.
