Vanmala Subramaniam
Vanmala Subramaniam is a future of work reporter who has been covering the implications of tariffs on the Canadian job market. Her reporting highlights the vulnerabilities of sectors such as steel and aluminum to the impacts of U.S. tariffs, warning of potential job losses that could reach into the hundreds of thousands if trade barriers are expanded.
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She explains how the results show that the enthusiasm employers once had for diversity projects has waned considerably.
How seriously is corporate Canada taking DEI?
Canada· 2025-10-10Vanmala Subramaniam reported on the mediation process between Air Canada and the flight attendants' union.
Air Canada updates: What happens next after flight attendants rejected deal?Canada· 2025-09-09Vanmala Subramaniam reports on the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy.
Canada’s unemployment rate climbs, Ottawa to delay EV mandate and a Manulife-Shoppers agreement: Business and investing stories for the week of Sept. 7Canada· 2025-09-07
With a report from Vanmala Subramaniam.
Canada Post reports $407-million quarterly loss, blames union overtime banCanada· 2025-08-26
Hi, I’m Vanmala Subramaniam, The Globe’s Future of Work reporter.
Business Brief: Putting in the foot workCanada· 2025-07-13
Vanmala Subramaniam writes about the United Auto Workers union's support for tariffs.
Canada’s sleeping economic giant, auto worker unions clash and Hudson’s Bay buyers: Must-read business and investing stories for the week of Apr. 13Canada· 2025-04-13
The Globe’s Vanmala Subramaniam spoke to immigration lawyers about what Canadians living and working in the U.S. should do, given the situation at the border.
What you need to know about U.S. travel as detentions riseCanada· 2025-04-02
Vanmala Subramaniam reports on the decline of temporary residents in Canada.
Hudson’s Bay liquidation, Buy Canadian movement and the temporary resident population decline: Business and investing stories for March 23Canada· 2025-03-23
Future of work reporter Vanmala Subramaniam analyzes the potential job losses due to tariffs on Canadian imports.
How do Trump’s tariffs affect Canadian business? We answer your questionsCanada· 2025-03-21
