Yukon’s labour supply can’t meet existing demand, report shows
By Cali McTavish New report highlights opportunities and bottlenecks in Yukon’s economy A new report from the Conference Board of
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Berry picker testifies as human trafficking trial resumes in Lapland
After gathering 3,500 kg of berries, at the end of the season the picker was paid a total of 115
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Sweden: more unemployed are to be convinced to move to jobs in the north
A shortage of labour in the north of Sweden has led the government to ask the Public Employment Agency to
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Moving 800 km to northern Sweden for job above work permit salary threshold
When the salary requirement for work permits was raised last November, Krisnendu Mahalder and Poli Sarker feared they would be
Read moreCritical workforce shortage grips Russia’s North
Russia, especially its “depressed” regions, is suffering from a labor shortage. The decline in the workforce is evidenced by both
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N.W.T. MLAs get glimpse of future remediation work, and question how northerners will benefit
What will life look like in the Northwest Territories, after the mines? There are more than 500 sites in the
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Staffing shortages plague businesses in Yellowknife, in Canada’s NWT
By Jenna Dulewich · CBC News Businesses are reducing hours, closing temporarily and asking customers for patience The ability to get fried
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Swedes caught in Norway border limbo
Thousands of Swedes who work in Norwegian industry are unable to get to work, or to get unemployment benefit. The
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“It’s a scary situation we’re living in today” – Arctic Tourism & the Pandemic Podcast: Ep 2
Prior to the pandemic, Arctic regions and chambers of commerce around the world had increasingly touted tourism as a key
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“Situation critical in the North” – Arctic Tourism & and the Pandemic Podcast: Ep 1
Prior to the pandemic, Arctic regions and chambers of commerce around the world had increasingly touted tourism as a key
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Yukon workers’ compensation board in northern Canada working with outfitters to improve workplace safety
Safety officers visited 13 outfitting camps last year to share resources, suggest improvements The board in charge of occupational health
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Elders, internet and COVID-19 dominate most recent meeting of regional gov in Arctic Quebec
Elders, internet and COVID-19 were the main topics discussed at the most recent Kativik Regional Government council meeting in Nunavik,
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Reducing emissions could create up to 3,000 new jobs in Arctic Sweden says mining group
LKAB, a state-owned mineral and mining group, wants to invest 400 billion kronor to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions through
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Oslo fends off climate activists, offers oil companies 136 new oil blocks in northern waters
As the Norwegian government awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict in a historic climate law suit, it announces another 136 oil
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Big uptake of COVID-19 emergency benefit program in Northern Canada’s territories
A large number of people in the N.W.T. and Nunavut have tapped into a federal program meant to provide emergency
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