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The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey forecasts companies' hiring plans for the upcoming quarter.

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Hiring Plans for Q2 2021

Newly released results show employers intend to increase hiring activity slightly from Q1.

Employers hiring plans graph for Q2 2021

Cities and Regions With the Strongest Jobs Outlook

Map of Canada showing metro areas with strongest jobs outlook Cities: Ottawa, ON • Cantons D’Est, QC • London, ON • Surrey, BC • Charlottetown, PEI

Jobs Outlook Across Canada

Ontario and Quebec have the highest hiring intentions in Q2

Industries with Strongest Jobs Outlook

Transportation & Public Utilities
Manufacturing - Non-Durable Goods
Public Administration

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