Is remote-first hiring the key to solving Canada's talent shortage?
Remote-first hiring is being proposed as a solution to Canada's ongoing talent shortage. Many Canadian companies are struggling to find skilled workers, particularly in tech roles, and are encouraged to consider hiring globally. This approach not only expands the talent pool but also allows employees to work from their home locations, potentially benefiting local communities.
- ▪Over 70 percent of Canadian companies reported difficulty finding talent for the sixth consecutive year.
- ▪Remote, a U.S. HR tech company, helps businesses hire and manage international workers and has a fully remote workforce.
- ▪Companies like Punchcard Systems have transitioned to remote-first hiring, allowing them to access a wider range of talent.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Noelle Pittock often spends workdays at a co-working space in downtown Toronto, since her company, Remote, has no physical headquarters.Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCreative solutions can help solve Canada’s nagging talent problem according to professionals like Noelle Pittock, who is gainfully employed in Toronto by an American company with no physical headquarters.For the sixth year in a row, more than 70 per cent of Canadian companies surveyed by ManpowerGroup reported difficulty finding the talent they need for 2026. Skilled workers for tech and digital roles are among the most difficult to find. Ms.
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