Whether it’s the fallout from the NDP’s withdrawal from its agreement with the Liberal government or the looming possibility of a snap election, political dynamics are altering the landscape for hiring managers and human resources professionals.
Rafael Gomez, professor of employment relations at the University of Toronto, notes that in Canada’s labour market, what’s pragmatic and a vote-winner often influences decisions more than political ideology.
“I think the answer is more about ‘What are the underlying economic and social conditions that are present in Canada?’ and that drives political policy,” he says.
