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In this episode: Canadians are using GoFundMe campaigns to help with bills, labour market updates, burnout leads to productivity losses, Ontario government employees can work remote for a couple of days during FIFA and other topics,

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1. More Canadians are turning to GoFundMe campaigns to cover basic living expenses like rent, utilities, and groceries, highlighting growing financial pressure on households | GoFundMe: More cash-strapped Canadians launch campaigns
2. Canadian summer job postings have stabilized in 2026 after declining steadily from 2022 to 2025 | Summer Job Postings Finally Stabilize in 2026 - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada
3. Tim Hortons has launched a national hiring campaign to recruit 10,000 new employees across Canada in 2026 | Tim Hortons is Committed to Local Hiring Launching National Campaign to Hire 10,000 Local Team Members 
4. Ontario’s provincial government is allowing limited flexibility for civil servants to work remotely during two daytime FIFA World Cup match days in Toronto | Ontario civil servants can work remotely on some World Cup game days, province says | CBC New | 
5. Cargo theft across North America is surging as the AI infrastructure boom drives demand for high-value materials like copper, electronics, and data centre components | AI demand drive surge in cargo theft, cost consumers more 
6. A new report from Manulife Canada shows that health challenges are having a major impact on both employee well-being and workplace productivity | Mental fatigue and burnout drive productivity losses equivalent to 46 working days per employee every year: Manulife Canada report 
7. A new Canadian survey of job seekers highlights a clear gap between what candidates believe helps them stand out and what actually affects hiring decisions | Most Job Seekers Know What Costs Them a Job but Less Sure About What Actually Gets Them Hired | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: state of labour market and entry-level jobs, how to make meetings better for neurodivergent employees, average pay increases across Canada and other topics.

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1. The labour market’s weak trend continued in April 2026, with employment falling slightly for the third time in four months | April 2026 Labour Force Survey: Stuck in Neutral - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Entry-level jobs in Canada are becoming harder to access due to rising skill expectations, automation, and fewer true beginner role | New Express White Paper: Canada’s Shrinking Entry-Level Job Market Raises Long-Term Economic Concerns | EEP CA Corporate 
3. Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s manufacturing sector strengthened in March 2026, with sales rising 3.0% to $73.6 billion | The Daily — Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, March 2026 
4. The Bank of Canada says it is not yet seeing widespread job losses from artificial intelligence | Bank of Canada expects limited job losses from AI 
5. Autistic adults and workplace experts say small, intentional changes can make meetings far more accessible for neurodivergent employees | Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum | The Associated Press 
6. Mercer survey of more than 270 Canadian employers found that merit pay increases averaged 3% for employees, with total salary increases reaching 3.3% | Survey finds average pay increases for Canadian employees reach 3.3%, driven by performance | Benefits Canada.com 
7. Alberta is positioning itself as a hub for Canada’s aerospace industry with the official groundbreaking of De Havilland Field | Aircraft manufacturing hub breaks ground in Alberta | alberta.ca 

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In this episode: difficulties in the restaurant industry, reductions of jobs at Rogers, cuts of flights due to shortage of fuel, KPMG report on co-working with AI, and other topics.

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1. Rogers Communications has confirmed to CBC News it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees | Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending | CBC News 
2. BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell Canada, is facing allegations that it improperly terminated employees under the guise of workplace attendance violations, potentially to avoid paying severance | Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it 
3. Restaurants Canada reports that Canada’s restaurant industry is facing growing financial pressure in 2026 | High operating costs and uneven consumer spending put Canada’s restaurant sector – a key economic engine – under pressure - Restaurants Canada 
4. Air Canada announced it will end service earlier than planned on four seasonal U.S. routes due to soaring jet fuel prices | Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices | Radio-Canada.ca 
5. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced progress on its one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, aimed at helping up to 33,000 temporary workers transition to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027 | Filling labour gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers - Canada.ca 
6. In recognition of Mental Health Week 2026, Peninsula Canada released a Small Business Mental Health Action Checklist to help employers strengthen workplace mental health support | Free Workplace Mental Health Checklist | Peninsula Canada 
7. Canadian organizations are rapidly preparing for a future where employees work alongside AI agents | Canadian business leaders expect agentic AI to reshape the workforce  

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In this episode we explore how strong communication shapes effective leadership. 

Our guest Mansur Azizi is a dynamic leader in the sales industry known for driving results while building high-performing, motivated teams. Having worked with Mansur, I’ve seen firsthand his ability to connect with customers, colleagues, and partners alike. He is recognized for his strategic thinking, authentic communication style, and ability to inspire, develop talent, and build lasting relationships.

In today’s conversation, we will discuss how communication becomes a leadership superpower: how leaders can influence, motivate, and build trust with employees in a way that truly lasts.

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• Mansur Azizi: Mansur Azizi | LinkedIn
• Elena Bobyreva: Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR | LinkedIn, Stellar Career Guide Agency

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In this episode: jobs in the trucking sector, how managers find talent beyond traditional job boards, workplace happiness index report, rising cost of drugs in employee benefit plans and other topics.

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1. Canada’s trucking and logistics sector is sending mixed signals in March 2026 | Year-over-year employment is down: Mar 2026 LMI snapshot – Trucking HR Canada 
2. The TELUS Health 2026 Drug Trends Report reveals mounting financial pressure on Canada’s private drug plans | TELUS Health Report reveals how ultra-high-cost drugs, weight management and generics are reshaping Canada's private drug plans | TELUS Health 
3. The federal government has launched new consultations aimed at modernizing Canada’s federal labour relations framework | Government of Canada launches consultations to strengthen labour relations and better support workers - Canada.ca 
4. Employers are increasingly recruiting talent in everyday, off‑the‑clock settings | 52% Admit to Recruiting Candidates Outside of Work
5. The ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index shows a modest but positive lift in employee sentiment this spring | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers in Canada Feel a Seasonal Lift This Spring 

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In this episode: small business drought in Canada, expansion of Microsoft in Ontario, workplace activities during the Mental Health week, provincial employment updates  and other topics.

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1. Canada is experiencing what experts call an “entrepreneurial drought,” with more businesses closing than opening for six consecutive quarters | More businesses have been closing than opening in Ontario and Canada: We’re in an entrepreneurial drought 
2. Ontario is welcoming a major investment from Microsoft as part of its broader $19 billion commitment to Canada, expanding cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure across the province | Ontario Welcomes Microsoft’s AI Infrastructure Expansion | Ontario Newsroom
3. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is laying off 30 more employees | Sask. Polytechnic announces more layoffs, bringing total staff cuts to 154 since July 
4. Alberta is introducing new expedited teaching certificates to address a growing teacher shortage |  Strengthening Alberta’s teacher workforce | Renforcer le corps enseignant de l’Alberta | alberta.ca 
5. Mental Health Week 2026 takes place from May 4 to 10, and this year’s theme is Come Together, Canada | Mental Health Week 
6. A new report from O.C. Tanner highlights that only 27% of Canadian companies have recognition champions | Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report | Benefits Canada.com 

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In this episode: layoffs at Skip the Dishes and University Canada West, Air Canada’s compensation to pilots who were denied religious exemptions from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, top skills required for early career workers and other topics.

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1. University Canada West in Vancouver has laid off a significant portion of its workforce as part of a major restructuring. Reports indicate that around 240 staff and faculty—roughly 30% of employees—were affected | University Canada West lays off 240 staff and faculty, citing crippling international student enrolment caps - Yahoo News Canada
2. SkipTheDishes, a Canadian food and delivery company based in Winnipeg, is laying off staff, as is closing its “Express Lane” grocery fulfilment centres | Skip the Dishes lays off staff, closes grocery delivery service centres in Canada - Yahoo News Canada
3. Air Canada to compensate seven pilots who were denied religious exemptions from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, ruling the decision violated the Canadian Human Rights Act | Air Canada pilots denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption 
4. Ontario has reached a major milestone in its effort to harmonize workplace safety training across Canada | Ontario achieves safety training harmonization goals | Canadian Occupational Safety
5. A recent Robert Half survey shows top skills for early career professionals | Robert Half survey reveals what early career workers need to succeed--beyond just AI skills - Apr 16, 2026 

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In this episode: Canada’s latest labour market data, government responses to tariff‑impacted workers in Quebec, declining global employee engagement, and other topics.

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1. Canada added 14,000 jobs in March, marking a modest rebound after job losses in January and February, according to Statistics Canada | Jobs in Canada: StatCan unemployment rate holds steady
2. The federal government and the Government of Quebec have announced a $122.5‑million, three‑year agreement to support workers and businesses affected by global tariffs | Governments of Canada and Quebec reach $122.5-million agreement to support tariff-impacted workers 
3. The Government of Saskatchewan has reached a six‑year agreement with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists, securing continued funding and expanded access to publicly funded eye‑care services across the province | Province Reaches Agreement with Saskatchewan Optometrists | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
4. Restaurants Canada is urging provincial governments to urgently opt in to a temporary increase in the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program cap for rural regions | Restaurants Canada calls on provinces to urgently opt-in to temporary TFW cap increase for rural regions - Restaurants Canada 
5. A new survey from Express Employment Professionals finds that employee referrals significantly improve hiring outcomes, yet most Canadians are not using them | Employee Referrals Boost Hiring Odds, But Most Canadians Aren’t Using Them | EEP CA Corporate 
6. Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, the lowest level since 2020, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report | State of the Global Workplace 2026 | Employee Engagement Data & Trends - Gallup 

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In this episode: requests for remote work in BC because of the rising gas prices, expanded sick leave protections in New Brunswick, immigration support for Ukrainians, salaries of professional women hockey players and other topics.

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1. The B.C. General Employees’ Union is urging the provincial government to allow full-time remote work wherever possible because of rising gas prices | B.C. gas prices trigger call for full-time remote work
2. Manitoba has announced that the provincial minimum wage will increase by 40 cents to $16.40, effective October 1 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.40 on Oct. 1 
3. New Brunswick has introduced new legislation to strengthen job protection for workers dealing with serious illness or injury | Government of New Brunswick - gnb.ca 
4. The federal government announced that eligible Ukrainians can now apply for new or extended open work permits, study permits, and temporary resident status until March 31, 2027 | Canada extends certain work permit measures for Ukrainians - Canada.ca
5. Alberta has introduced new legislation aimed at tightening control over its immigration system and protecting temporary foreign workers | Strengthening immigration oversight | Alberta.ca
6. A recent leak published by The Hockey News reveals salaries of professional women hockey players | PWHL Salaries: Full Team Salaries From 2024-25 Season

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In this episode: mass layoffs at Canadian colleges, removal of EDI criteria during hiring at the University of Alberta, cuts among the Canadian diplomatic workforce, how workers are using AI to access pay data, and other topics.

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1. Canada’s college system is facing a deepening crisis, with mass layoffs, program cuts, and steep enrolment declines nationwide | Canadian colleges are in crisis — mass layoffs are gutting campuses near you, and students could pay the price
2. Global Affairs Canada is cutting 1,240 positions, including many skilled diplomats | Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says 
3. The University of Alberta’s board has approved a new hiring policy that removes explicit references to equity, diversity, and inclusion, or EDI | U of A board approves controversial new hiring policy, which removes EDI | CBC News 
4.  US workers send 3 million messages per day to OpenAI Chat GPT asking about compensation | Equipping workers with insights about compensation | OpenAI 
5. Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a joint initiative to support workers affected by global tariffs, investing $15.6 million over three years | Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to protect tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce - Canada.ca 
6. Canada’s federal minimum wage is set to rise on April 1, 2026 for workers in federally regulated sectors | Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage - Canada.ca

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In this episode: extension of measures supporting workers impacted by tariffs, cuts of nurse positions in Ontario, job gains resulted from Artificial Intelligence, lack of networking skills and other topics.

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1. The federal government has announced an extension of temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures to continue supporting workers whose jobs have been affected by tariffs | Government of Canada extending Employment Insurance temporary measures to ensure critical income support continues for workers impacted by tariffs - Canada.ca  
2. The Ontario government is investing $7.3 million in Windsor to help protect workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariff | Ontario Investing $7.3 Million in Windsor to Protect Tariff-Impacted Workers | Ontario Newsroom 
3. Ontario’s health‑care system is facing deep staffing losses, with more than 700 front‑line nursing and health‑care positions eliminated since January 2025 | Employers are Cutting Nurse Positions Across Ontario Health-Care System • Ontario Nurses' Association 
4. British Columbia has recruited more than 400 U.S. health‑care workers over the past year as part of a targeted effort to address critical staffing shortages | B.C. hires more than 400 U.S. health-care workers in 1-year recruitment blitz | CBC News 
5. New research from Snowflake  finds that AI adoption is driving net job growth rather than job losses across organizations | Snowflake Research Reveals AI-Driven Job Creation Outpaces Job Loss, with 77% Reporting Workforce Gains  
6. Express Professionals report that networking is becoming more critical in an uncertain job market, yet many job seekers feel unprepared to do it effectively | Networking Becoming More Important in Uncertain Job Market, But Job Seekers Struggle in a Digital World | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: immigration measures to support Quebec workers and rural employers, recruiters are bogged down by AI- generated applications, New Brunswick is getting more doctors, Alberta is investing in veterinarians and other topics.

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1. Canada has announced new immigration measure to increase the number of rural workers and to help skilled workers stay employed in Quebec while they move toward permanent residence | New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers
2. Canadians are getting back into the job hun, applications nearly doubled compared to late December, according to Indeed | Canadians Were Back on the Job Hunt to Start 2026, Amid a Soft but Stable Labour Market - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
3.  Robert Half reports that 67% of HR leaders say AI-generated job applications are making the hiring process slower | Robert Half survey: 67% of HR leaders report AI-generated applications are slowing hiring - Mar 10, 2026 
4. New Brunswick says more family doctors are preparing to join the health-care system through a program designed for internationally trained physicians | More family doctors preparing to join health-care system - gnb.ca
5. Alberta is launching a new program to address the shortage of veterinarians in rural communities | Investing in Alberta’s future vets | alberta.ca
6. 61% of organizations do not have a formal strategy for communicating change, the latest report from Gallagher on internal communications | Employee Communications Report - 2026 Workforce Trends Report Series - Global Edition  

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In this episode: the surge in military recruitment in Canada, major job cuts planned across British Columbia’s public service, Amazon facing penalties from the B.C. Labour Relations Board, shortage of AI skills globally and other topics.

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1. Canada is seeing a surge in military recruitment with 13% increase in applications over the past year | Canada’s military recruitment surged amid sovereignty threats: data
2. Minimum wage in British Columbia will increase from $17.85 to $18.25, budget deficit is increasing, and 15K public job cuts are expected over 3 years | B.C. budget includes tax increases, 15K public job cuts, projected $13B deficit | CBC News
3. The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ruled that Amazon violated British Columbia’s labour code by selectively providing pay increases to workers at most of its facilities while deliberately excluding unionized employees at its Delta, B.C., warehouse | Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to BC workers, board finds
4. Majority of paramedics in the Montréal metropolitan are considering leaving their jobs or the profession entirely | The majority of paramedics are considering leaving the profession
5. Canadian employers are slow to recognize self-taught job skills emerging from online and self-directed learning | Canadian Employers Slow to Embrace Surge in Self-Taught Job Skills | EEP CA Corporate
6. The latest ManpowerGroup survey of over 39,000 employers across 41 countries shows that 72 % of organisations worldwide are struggling to fill skilled roles in 2026 | 2026 Global Talent Shortage 

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In this episode: employers in Northern Canada are developing and retaining talent through earn-and-learn models, federal public servants seeking legal advice amid layoffs, younger workers are reshaping career progression beyond the traditional corporate ladder, when it is time to quite side hustle, and other topics.

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1. Childcare employment in Canada has grown significantly since the launch of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care program in 2021 | Childcare Employment Is Up Since 2021 but Has Further Room to Grow - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Employers in Northern Ontario, Yukon and Nunavut are confronting rising demand for skilled workers | How employers in Northern Canada are approaching workforce development amid increasing demand for skilled workers | Benefits Canada.com 
3. Federal public servants seek legal and union support amid significant job cuts and workforce adjustments | Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts | Politics | thecanadianpressnews.ca 
4. Ontario’s Pay Equity Office is spotlighting a recent report on Canada’s gender pension gap | Ontario’s Pay Equity Office Reflects on Groundbreaking Report: "The Gender Pension Gap" | Pay Equity Office 
5. Younger workers in Canada are increasingly rejecting the traditional corporate ladder | Young workers taking different approach to corporate ladder 
6. Many Canadians juggling side hustles are finding that they turn into a drain on energy, time and well-being | Side hustles: How to know it's time to quit 

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In this episode: federal hiring challenges, teacher recruitment incentives in northern Alberta, gift-giving pressures in the workplace, rising holiday retail theft in Saskatchewan and other topics.

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1. Canada’s federal public service is beginning a wave of workforce adjustments as Ottawa implements job-cut targets from the 2025 federal budget | What departments have begun notifying public servants of cuts? | Ottawa Citizen 
2. Canada’s federal government is facing growing pressure to accelerate the hiring process | Federal government must accelerate hiring process, Public Service Commission of Canada says 
3. The Government of Alberta has introduced the Northern Alberta Teacher Award to draw educators to rural and northern communities facing teacher shortages | Attracting more teachers to northern Alberta | alberta.ca 
4. As the holiday shopping season gets underway, police and retailers in Saskatchewan are reporting a sharp rise in retail theft and related crime | Holiday retail theft rises as Sask. police launch December blitz | 980 CJME 
5. As the holiday season unfolds the festive spirit at work often comes with pressure for employees to offer gifts adding to the financial toll | Behind the Holiday Glow: Employees Feel Gift-Giving Pressure, and Nearly Half Say It Hurts Their Wallet | EEP CA Corporate 
6. Robert Half Canada survey reveals that one-third of employed Canadian professionals plan to search for a new job in the first half of the year | Survey: One third of Canadian professionals plan to search for a new job in 2026 - Dec 10, 2025 

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In this episode: the lack of innovation progress in Canada, impact of AI on job seekers and employees, Canada’s efforts to improve youth employment, gratitude in the workplace and other topics.

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1. A new assessment of Canada’s science, technology and innovation landscape points to Canada steadily falling behind global peers in research and development | Canada falling behind in R&D, report warns - University Affairs 
2. The Conference Board of Canada is examining the impact of AI on job seekers | Is AI helping or hurting job seekers? 
3. KPMG reports that as Canadians are using generative artificial intelligence at work, many feel their employers are lagging behind when it comes to proper training and clear policies | Canadians call for clear AI policies as adoption grows - KPMG Canada 
4. Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing sector getting recruitment help with the launch of RecruitNOW!, a no-cost recruitment service designed for food processors | Food And Beverage Ontario Launches RecruitNOW! To Try And Help Food Manufacturers Secure Talent – FoodIndustryNetwork 
5. The federal government invites young Canadians, as well as other citizens, to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas about youth employment | Government of Canada seeking input on improving youth employment - Canada.ca 
6. A recent survey from Express Employment Professionals  found that 45% of managers admit their organization lacks the resources to manage recognition effectively | Recognition in the Workplace is Critical, but Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Admit They’re Falling Short | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: Black Friday pressures for retailers, workforce reduction at Bell and Canada Post, youth mental health challenges, Alberta’s new free expression law for professionals and other topics.

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1. Canadian retailers are under mounting pressure this holiday season as shoppers tighten their budgets amid rising prices, tariffs, and economic uncertainty | Retailers feel Black Friday pressure as Canadians expected to tighten their spending | CBC News 
2. Bell Canada has announced another major round of layoffs, cutting approximately 690 jobs nationwide. The majority are non‑unionized management roles | Bell slashes nearly 700 jobs in latest round of layoffs | CBC News 
3. Canada Post is expecting to lose up to 30,000 employees by 2035 through retirement and voluntary departures | Canada Post expects to lose 30K employees to retirement, voluntary departures by 2035 
4. Bill 13, the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act has been introduced by  Alberta to protect the free expression of professionals in regulated occupations | Free expression for regulated professionals | alberta.ca 
5. A new report from Mental Health Research Counsil and Greenshield , highlights how economic instability is fueling a youth mental health crisis in Canada | Generation Under Pressure: Canadian Youth Confronting Today's Challenges — Mental Health Research Canada 
6. As 2026 approaches, Canadian workplaces are preparing for major shifts driven by technology, skills, and employee expectations | HR trends and priorities for 2026 | ADP 

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In this episode: rising seasonal hiring, new sick-note rules in B.C., major public-sector labour deals, living wage and other topics.

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1. According to Indeed, Canadian holiday job postings rose 12% year-over-year as of early November 2025, marking a modest increase from 2024’s low levels | Holiday Hiring Appetite Perks Up From Low Levels - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. British Columbia has introduced new regulations restricting when employers can require medical notes for short-term illnesses | BC Gov News 
3. Public-sector workers who are members of BCGEU in British Columbia have ratified an agreement that ends an eight-week strike | BCGEU strike: Members vote in favour of deal 
4.  Montreal narrowly avoided a major transit strike after a tentative deal was reached between the transit agency and the union representing about 4,500 drivers, operators, and station staff | Montreal transit strike averted after tentative deal reached with drivers' union 
5. Nearly half of workers in New Brunswick earn less than the province’s calculated living wage | living-wages-in 
6. The Central Bank of Canada is preparing to reduce its workforce by approximately 10 %—about 225 positions | Bank of Canada to cut 10% of workforce in government cost-saving push By Investing.com 

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In this episode: improving job market in Canada, upcoming layoffs of federal municipal workers, strategies to support employee mental health, fear of AI among workers and other topics.

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1. Canada’s labour market in October added 67,000 jobs, an analysis from Royal Bank of Canada | Canadian labour markets improved in October - RBC 
2. The federal government’s 2025 budget proposes cutting up to 40,000 public service jobs by 2029, sparking strong opposition from unions | Job cuts in budget would hit hard, say federal public service unions | CBC News 
3. The City of Vancouver is facing cuts of 400 jobs as part of its proposed 2026 operating budget | An estimated 400 jobs could be cut at City of Vancouver - Business in Vancouver
4. WSIB and WorkSafeNB, provincial workers’ compensation agencies have announced major financial returns to employers this fall, reflecting strong fund performance and workplace-safety outcomes across Canada | WorkSafeNB | WorkSafeNB Maintains Lowest Assessment Rate and Announces Performance Refund for Eligible Employers, WSIB returns another $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible safe Ontario businesses | WSIB 
5. A new survey commissioned by Canada Life reveals that burnout is a major financial and productivity challenge for Canadian organizations, costing $3bn annually | New Survey Reveals Burnout Is Costing Canadian Employers Millions — But There’s a Way Forward 
6. Lessons from Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), recognized by Benefit Canada organization for its innovative, data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health | Pratt & Whitney Canada awarded for data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health | Benefits Canada.com 
7. A recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey has revealed widespread job seeker’s anxiety about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment | Almost Half of Employed Canadian Job Seekers Fear Their Job Will Be Eliminated Due to AI | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: Amazon’s union negotiations, cautious compensation trends, fresh EDI insights, the Blue Jays’ impact on workplace culture and other topics.

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1. In British Columbia, workers at Amazon’s Delta facility (YVR-2) represented by Unifor, are starting to negotiate their first collective agreement with the company | Speed-ups and workload dominate discussions at Amazon bargaining table | Unifor 
2. Labour leaders in Alberta are pledging an unprecedented response after the provincial government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to end a three-week teachers’ strike involving over 50,000 educators | Labour leaders vow ‘unprecedented response’ as Alberta uses notwithstanding clause 
3. The Manitoba government has added 832 new teaching positions since October 2023 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Adds 800 Teachers in Two Years 
4. Eckler’s 2026 Compensation Planning Survey, based on responses from 504 Canadian organizations, reveals a modest national average base salary increase of 3.3%, down from last year’s 3.4% | Eckler Compensation 
5. Workplaces across Canada are tapping into the electric buzz of the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff run to boost employee engagement — win or lose | OK Blue Jays, let’s boost engagement | HRD Canada 
6. A new survey from Toronto Metropolitan University reveals that the majority of Canadian workers still view equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives positively despite media chatter about backlash | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think - Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 

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In this episode: Unifor’s notice to bargain with Amazon in B.C., Air Canada’s management cuts, the Alberta Public Service ending its hybrid work policy, latest challenges facing Canada’s auto industry and other topics.

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1. In British Columbia, Unifor Local 114 has filed a formal notice to bargain with Amazon for employees at the Delta YVR2 fulfillment centre | Unifor serves Amazon notice to bargain | Unifor 
2. Air Canada has announced it would eliminate approximately 400 non-unionized management positions, amounting to roughly 1 % of its total workforce | Air Canada cuts 400 management jobs in ‘difficult decision’ amid strike fallout 
3. The Alberta Public Service has announced it will end its Interim Hybrid Work Policy | Alberta Public Service update: Interim Hybrid Work Policy | alberta.ca 
4. Canada is challenged to maintain its manufacturing base while meeting ambitious climate and electrification goals | Business leaders urge Canada to rethink strategy as U.S. auto incentives expand – CTVNews 
5. Sandwich generation, or employees aged 40 and older are experiencing a significant decline in overall well-being | ‘Sandwich generation’ workers reporting sharp drop in overall well-being: survey | Benefits Canada.com
6. Firing someone is never easy, but doing it with compassion can make a significant difference | The Most Common Alternative Words for Firing Someone [Study] 

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In this episode: provincial employment updates, Gen Z’s AI chatbot habits, Canada’s pension system ranking, military recruitment struggles, and other topics.

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1. New Brunswick has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia to streamline the recruitment of trained nurses and personal support workers | Memorandum of understanding signed with Indonesia to recruit health-care professionals 
2. Nova Scotia’s introduced new obligations for provincially regulated employers to address physical and psychological harassment | New Workplace Harassment Regulations Effective September 1 | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases 
3. The Royal Canadian Navy continues to face major recruitment challenges | Canada Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps 
4. Canadian CEOs are betting big on artificial intelligence as the key to driving productivity and resilience | Canadian CEOs focus on boosting productivity through AI - KPMG Canada 
5. Gen Z employees are redefining how they interact with AI at work | Majority of Gen Z Workers Use ChatGPT to Slack off at Work - Resume.org 
6. Canada’s retirement income system ranked 24th out of 52 countries in the 2025 Global Pension Index | Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025 | RPC 

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In this episode: union negotiations, Amazon hiring for the holiday season, older workers consider botox and plastic surgery to combat ageism, job seekers in Canad accept roles below their qualifications in this tough labour market, and other topics.

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1. In September, Canada’s labour market showed signs of resilience as employment rose by about 60,000 jobs | September Labour Force Survey: Avoiding the Worst - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. After more than two weeks of a nationwide strike, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switched to rotating strikes, small businesses are not happy | Canada Post: How rotating strikes could help small business;  Mail delivery to resume as Canada Post union moving to rotating strikes Saturday
3. As the BC Liquor and Cannabis strike enters its 6th week, tensions continue to rise across British Columbia. Restaurants Canada has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the prolonged disruption | Restaurants Canada statement on BC Liquor strike entering sixth week - Restaurants Canada MEDIA RELEASE: All remaining BC Liquor & Cannabis Stores, all Service BC workers, and Ministry of Labour join the picket lines - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) 
4. The Manitoba government has announced more than $600,000 in new funding to support training and wellness initiatives for Child and Family Services workers | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Invests in Training for Child and Family Service Workers 
5. A new report reveals that Canadian freelancers’ average hourly rates have jumped 45% over four years, now at roughly $56 per hour | Canadian Freelancers' Hourly Rates Up 45% in Four Years as 93% Embrace AI 
6. Robert Half report shows that specialized skills and certifications are becoming major levers for higher pay | Specialized skills drive higher compensation: 54% of managers are most willing to increase salaries for candidates with specialized skills or certifications - Sep 29, 2025 
7. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations recruit, becoming almost a “hiring gate” rather than just a tool. Companies require justification that a role can’t be automated before they’ll approve it | How AI is changing recruitment decisions | HRD Canada 

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In this episode: union negotiations, Amazon hiring for the holiday season, older workers consider botox and plastic surgery to combat ageism, job seekers in Canad accept roles below their qualifications in this tough labour market, and other topics.

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1. Canada Post has presented new offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) amid an ongoing strike | Canada Post tables new offers to union that include job cut provisions 
2. The BCGEU has escalated job action across the province, with nearly 900 additional public service workers joining picket lines at 22 worksites |     MEDIA RELEASE - BCGEU escalates job action: Nearly 900 more public service workers join picket lines - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU),  MEDIA RELEASE - CBA announces talks have broken down and reached impasse; Nearly 23,000 healthcare workers set to join BCGEU/PEA Strike - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
3. Amazon Canada is hiring over 7,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday period across its fulfillment, sortation, and delivery operations | Help Wanted: Amazon hiring 7,000 employees for the holidays while increasing pay and enhancing workplace benefits - Canada About Amazon 
4. According to the Fraser Institute, Government employees in Canada earn on average 4.8 % more in wages than private-sector workers in comparable roles | Government workers across Canada receive 4.8% higher wages, on average, than comparable private-sector workers 
5. Many workers aged 45+ are considering plastic surgery, Botox/fillers, or hair dye to improve job prospects | Older workers consider Botox and plastic surgery to counter workplace ageism | Age without limits 
6. Job seekers in Canada are facing a tough labor market and lowering their expectations | The New Job Hunt Reality: Canadian Job Seekers Expect to Have Hard Time Finding Jobs and Are Lowering Demands | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: the latest on Canada Post’s nationwide strike, Air Canada’s labor disruptions costing $375M dollars, Nova Scotia’s improved workers’ compensation, Starbucks’ major restructuring, Walmart’s AI workforce training, and the emerging trends shaping workplace learning by 2030.

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1. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike on September 25 in response to federal plans to cut or change door-to-door delivery | Canada Post union on 'nation-wide strike,' CUPW announces 
2. Air Canada says the strike by its flight attendants in August cost the airline about C$375 million in operating income | Air Canada expects operating income hit of $270 million due to labor disruptions | Reuters
3. Nova Scotia is making big changes to workers’ compensation | Province to Enhance Benefits for Injured Workers; Workers’ Compensation Board Plans Rate Cut
4. Starbucks is launching a major restructuring plan that will include store closures and significant job cuts | Starbucks shuttering stores, laying off 900 workers in Canada and U.S. | CBC News 
5. Walmart, America’s largest private employer, is proactively preparing its workforce for an AI-driven future | AI adoption: Walmart prepares workforce for an AI-driven future 
6. According to Learningpool, workplace learning will look very different from current training programs by 2030 | Workplace learning 2030: The seven shifts reshaping how we learn at work 

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In this episode: the latest developments in Canada Post negotiations, rising retail crime across the country, how Canadian businesses are adopting AI, Alberta’s launch of new employment services to better connect job seekers with work, and other topics.

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1. Canada Post is submitting new contract offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in an effort to restart stalled negotiations | Canada Post to present new global offers in response to CUPW’s recent offers | Canada Post 
2. Canadian businesses are rapidly increasing their adoption of artificial intelligence | AI on the Horizon: September 18, 2025  - The Conference Board of Canada 
3. Alberta is launching WorkFirst Alberta, a new, enhanced suite of employment services designed to better connect job seekers with meaningful work and help employers find skilled talent | Transforming employment services in Alberta | alberta.ca 
4. TELUS Health’s 43rd annual Salary Projection Survey reports that Canadian employers are dialing back salary increase expectations | SURVEY: Market uncertainty and international tariffs prompt organizations to take more cautious approach to salary planning 
5. Retail Council of Canada reports that retail crime in Canada has escalated sharply in both scale and severity, affecting businesses, employees, and communities | 2025-Retail-Crime-Report-3-1.pdf 

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In this episode: Canada’s weakening labour market amid trade uncertainty, Alberta’s $8 million youth hiring incentive, Canada Post workers halting flyer deliveries, workplace happiness trends from ADP Canada, and other topics.

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1. Canada’s labour market weakened in August, with employment falling by 66,000 jobs and the unemployment rate climbing to 7.1%—the highest since 2016 outside of the pandemic | Labour Market Losses Deepen as U.S.–Canada Trade Uncertainty Continues - The Conference Board of Canada
2. Alberta is launching a new youth hiring incentive worth $8 million to help young people aged 15-24 gain work experience, build skills, and boost confidence | Kick-starting careers for young Albertans | alberta.ca
3. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is shifting its strike tactics, ending a ban on overtime and instead halting the delivery of commercial flyers starting September 15, 2025 | Canada Post union to lift overtime ban, stop delivering flyers 
4. Air Canada Flight attendants have overwhelmingly rejected the latest wage proposal | CUPE Local 4092 - Home
5. According to ADP Canada’s latest Happiness@Work Index, Canadians are holding steady when it comes to workplace satisfaction | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: As Summer Cools, Happiness Stays Warm 
6. HR leaders have powerful opportunities to cut costs and boost performance by leaning into data | 5 Data-Driven Ways HR Can Optimize Costs 

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In this episode: wage increases for federal workers, Google’s request for employees to work 60 hours per week to speed up AI development, federal employees not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule and other topics.

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1. No deal reached between Canada Post and the Union this weekend | Canada Post and union say no deal reached during mediated talks this weekend 
2. The Canadian government is increasing the federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025, a 2.4% increase | Increasing the federal minimum wage starting April 1, 2025 - Canada.ca 
3. A significant number of federal public servants in Canada are not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule | Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules 
4. Mass firings of US probationary federal employees by the Trump administration were likely unlawful | US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal 
5. Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, urged employees to work in the office at least every weekday to help the company achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) | Google’s Sergey Brin Asks Workers to Spend More Time In the Office - The New York Times 
6. AI adoption in recruitment is expanding rapidly | HireVue’s 2025 AI report shows the majority of HR leaders trust AI hiring decisions | HireVue 

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In this episode: Research and Teaching Assistant strike at Concordia University threatening the end of the term, coroners are the first doctors in Ontario to unionize, the reaction of US federal employee to Elon Musk’ email to list weekly accomplishments face the risk of termination and other topics.

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1. Over 2,000 research and teaching assistants at Concordia University have voted 95% in favor of a strike mandate | Strike mandate: Concordia University end of term in jeopardy
2. Ontario’s Physician Coroners became the first doctors in the province to unionize | Ontario's Physician Coroners join OPSEU/SEFPO in historic vote 
3. Restaurants Canada supports the federal government's decision to remove over half of its exceptions from the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) | Restaurants Canada Statement on Interprovincial Trade - Restaurants Canada
4. 76% of Canadians worry they won’t have enough savings for retirement due to rising prices | BMO Retirement Survey: Over Three Quarters of Canadians Worry They Will Not Have Enough Retirement Savings Amid Inflation - Feb 12, 2025 
5. A new cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk within the Trump administration has caused confusion among U.S. federal employees | Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week 
   
   

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In this episode: layoffs in Canada as the result of US tariffs, a massive data breach at CBSA, AI skills are still not a top priority for recruiters, minimum wage increases and other topics.

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1. Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills | GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-Collar Job Postings - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. A protest took place in Montreal against Amazon’s decision to close its seven Quebec warehouses | Demonstrators accuse Amazon of union-busting at rally in Montreal, call for boycott 
3. Ottawa’s temporary GST and HST holiday, meant to help Canadians save money, was more of a hassle than a benefit for many small businesses | Tax break Canada: Did the GST holiday make a difference? 
4. Quebec manufacturers are laying off workers as U.S. tariff threats impact sales | Quebec companies announce layoffs ahead of Trump tariffs | CBC News 
5. A data breach at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) exposed personal and workplace information of 18,000 employees | CBSA data breach revealed workers' personal information | Vancouver Sun 
6. New Brunswick’s minimum wage will increase to $15.65 per hour on April 1, B.C.’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour on June 1, 2025 | BC Gov News
7. Canadian businesses struggle to find qualified candidates | Canadian Companies Say Worsening Skills Gap and Navigating AI Top Challenges in 2025 | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: US tariffs that came in effect on February 1 and possible job losses resulting from it, Amazon’s upcoming closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, expansion of Walmart in Canada, a report from Robert Half about fewer professionals in Canada planning to look for other jobs, and other topics.

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1. Canada is bracing for the economic impact of sweeping new tariffs imposed by U.S. | 'A historic existential threat': Furey wants Canada to stand up against Trump's tariffs; U.S. tariffs could spell job losses and reduced spending in GTA, expert says
2. Amazon is moving forward with plans to close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, eliminating 1,700 permanent and 250 temporary jobs | Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa 
3. Walmart Canada has announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years to expand its operations, marking the retailer's largest investment since entering Canada 30 years ago | Walmart rolls out $6.5B expansion plan, including three new stores for Alberta | CBC News 
4. The Alberta government has introduced a new guide to help businesses support employees struggling with addiction | Alberta government offers blueprint to help businesses support workers in recovery | CBC News 
5. High housing costs in Canada are limiting population mobility | High housing costs make it hard to move for desirable jobs | CMHC 
6. A recent survey by Robert Half reveals that 38% of professionals in Canada plan to start job hunting in the first half of 2025 | New survey reveals nearly 4 in 10 workers planning a job change in first half of 2025 - Jan 30, 2025 
7. A new report from McLean & Company, an HR research and advisory firm, highlights the critical priorities for HR organizations in 2025 | HR Priorities Shift in 2025: Leadership Development and Retention Take Center Stage, Says New HR Trends Report from McLean & Company  

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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest employment law changes that shaped the workplace in 2024. Joining us is Lesha Van Der Bij, CEO and Co-Founder of Compliance Works, a platform helping companies navigate complex HR legislation across Canada.

A lot of changes happened in employment legislation in 2024. From the sick leave policy amendments to new protections for remote workers, enhanced workplace harassment laws, and employer transparency initiatives, Lesha breaks it all down for us. Plus, we’ll talk about what to expect in 2025.

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- Free HR Compliance Guides - Compliance Works Blog
- Case Studies - Сompliance Works

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In this episode: Canada Post strike reaching its 1-month mark, sale of retailer Body Shop to a private equity firm, Alberta canceling its foreign recruitment mission at UAE, and other topics.

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1. Canada Post resumes their operations on December 17  | Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling 
2. The historic Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal is temporarily closing its doors on December 21 due to an unresolved labour dispute | Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel announces holiday season closure amid labour dispute | CBC News 
3. CFIB says the GST/HST holiday tax break process has been stressful for businesses | GST/HST holiday: CFIB calls on customers for patience with small businesses struggling with an administrative nightmare before Christmas 
   • CFIB site for businesses: A GST/HST Holiday: What You Need To Know
4. An Ontario court has approved the sale of The Body Shop Canada | Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close 
5. The Alberta government has canceled a planned recruitment mission to the United Arab Emirates, originally scheduled for early 2025 | Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip | CBC News 
6. Robert Half’s State of Canadian Hiring Survey highlights steady hiring plans for 2025 | Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the First Half of 2025 - Dec 12, 2024 

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In this episode: the rise of unemployment rate in Canada, safety practices during the holiday season, Canadian cities with the best quality of living, and other topics.

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1. Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue as the strike nears the holiday season | Canada Post strike: Here’s where workers are still seeking progress 
2. An increased pool of jobseekers caused the unemployment rate to increase to 6.8 per cent | Unemployment Rate Rises as Job Seekers Left Out in the Cold - The Conference Board of Canada 
3. The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act | Ensuring Modern, Fair and Balanced Employment Laws that Support Economic Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
4. As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC is urging workers and employers to take extra precautions when working at heights | WorkSafeBC urges workers and employers to prioritize safety while working from heights during the holiday season | WorkSafeBC 
5. Restaurants Canada is calling on the Nova Scotia to give a tax holiday on the provincial portion of the HST in the federal government’s GST tax holiday |Restaurants Canada urges the Nova Scotia government to join other provinces and include the provincial portion of the HST in the federal GST Tax Holiday  - Restaurants Canada 
6. According to the Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking Vancouver shines for North America, tying for 7th globally | Quality of Living City Ranking 2024 

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In this episode, Paul McCarthy, An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership", shares his fascinating journey through leadership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. We'll dive into Paul's book and explore the essential qualities that he believes are needed for upcoming leaders. 

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1. Website: Paul Mac - Finding the Future of Leadership
2. One-hour introductory program: Embracing Tomorrow's Leader, Today. Access code: CanHRPod for 50% off
3. Paul's book: The FIRED Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership

About Paul McCarthy:
An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership," Paul challenges traditional and outdated leadership paradigms through his groundbreaking work in leadership. He has earned endorsements and support from world-renowned leadership, HR, and industry experts including Marshall Goldsmith, Whitney Johnson, John Spence, Garry Ridge, Professor Gary Hamel and many others.

Paul has a proven track record supporting major global organizations through transformations, across multiple industries including technology, energy to public sector. As an executive coach with over 3,000 hours of coaching experience, he also brings practical insights to leaders, C-suite executives, and boards navigating complex transformations. His work with over 100 global clients (including many Fortune 500) demonstrates his ability to enhance organizational and leadership capacity and capability while delivering measurable results.

Paul is reshaping how organizations create sustainable leadership pipelines by creating the conditions for identifying and developing the disruptive leadership capabilities needed to equip these organizations and their talent/leaders to navigate ongoing disruption, transformation, and tomorrow's business challenges. His previous podcast ranked in the global top 1% of Management and Leadership content, making him a trusted voice in the future of work conversation and supporting organizations to rethink how they identify and develop future-ready leaders.

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In this episode: Canada Post strike continues, Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions, employees waste their benefits and are being too honest in the workplace and other topics.

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1. Latest update on Canada Post strike | Canada Post presents union with ’framework’ to reach deal, end strike | Radio-Canada.ca
2. The Quebec government has announced a suspension of foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 | Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 
3. Ontario government is set to introduce new legislation to encourage more women to work in skilled trades | Ontario Supporting Women and Families in the Trades | Ontario Newsroom 
4. Many Canadian professionals are wasting their workplace benefits | Benefits wasted - 77% don’t fully utilize workplace benefits 
5. Canadian companies believe employees lack professional behavior in the workplace | Getting Drunk, Using Drugs, Dating Managers, Swearing Among Most Unacceptable Workplace Behaviours | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: ongoing strike of the Canada Post workers and its impact on businesses, living wages for BC and Alberta, the The Government of Canada Summer Job grant is now open for application and other topics.

Correction to topic 4: The government is proposing that GST/HST be relieved on holiday items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The audio has been updated.

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1. Canada Post strike continues and negatively impacts businesses across the country | Canada Post strike: Parcel shortage as talks continue | CTV News 
2. Rogers Sports & Media has announced layoffs affecting several dozen employees in the company’s radio and podcasting divisions | Rogers Sports & Media lays off dozens of workers in audio business | CBC News 
3. The latest Consumer Confidence Index has dropped for the first time in four months | Labour Market Weakness Drains the Consumer Confidence - The Conference Board of Canada 
4. Temporary GST/HST tax holidays can confuse and complicate things for small business owners especially during the busy seasons | CFIB statement on temporary GST/HST relief 
5. The 2024 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05/hr, in Calgary it is $24.45/hr | BC Living Wage 2024_FINAL.pdf
6. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, employers can apply for grants to support youth employment | Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application period for employers begins today and closes December 19, 2024 - Canada.ca 

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In this episode: the strikes of port workers and Canada Post employees, reduced demand for seasonal workers in retail, a new free mental health awareness course for organizations and other topics.

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1. Updates on Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal labour dispute | 1.       2024 Negotiation updates - Maritime Employers Association
2. Canada Post and the CUPW, the union representing striking postal workers will head back to the bargaining table on November 18 | Canada Post, union gear up for renewed bargaining with special mediator 
3. Holiday hiring in Canada is looking weak this year | Weak Demand in Retail Sector Spilling Over to Holiday Hiring Appetite - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
4. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free psychological health and safety course | CCOHS: Psychological Health and Safety Awareness 
5. Most Canadian job seekers want companies to take a stand on social and political issues | Canadians Split on Whether Companies Should Take Public Stances on Social or Political Issues | EEP CA Corporate 
6. A new Bell study highlights a significant gap in AI governance among Canadian businesses | Most Canadian Businesses Need an Action Biased Strategy to Maximize AI Benefits and Manage Risks: New Bell Study | BCE Inc. 

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In this episode: the impact of the lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, workers in Ontario are owed about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages over the last 7 years, another province is looking into having a job protected leave for long-term illness and other topics.

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1. The lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, Canada’s second-busiest port, poses a serious threat to the Canadian economy | Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says | CBC News 
2. Workers in Ontario are about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages between the 2017-2018 fiscal year and July 2024 | Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages Ontario failed to collect since 2017 | CBC News 
3. Newfoundland & Labrador is extending job protected leave to 27 weeks for long-term illness | Provincial Government Introduces Amendments to the Labour Standards Act to Give Workers Stronger Job-Protected Leave
4. Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2025 | Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2025
5. Only 26% of new hires feel fully informed, engaged, and confident during their most recent onboarding | Survey: 1 in 3 Employees Report Poor Onboarding Experiences 

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In this episode: Canada Post strike, more legislative changes in Ontario, KPMG's report on cybersecurity risks in the workplace and other topics.

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1. Canadian labor trends from early 2024 continued in Q3, with employment gains lagging behind strong population growth | Canadian Labour Market Q3 2024 Update: Still Waiting for Stability - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Canada Post says talks continued Sunday with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage | CUPW - 2024-11-01 - CUPW to Canada Post: Negotiate Don’t Arbitrate 
3. Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent | Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act Receives Royal Assent | Ontario Newsroom 
4. According to KPMG, Canadian business leaders rank cybersecurity as the No. 1 threat to their growth | Cybersecurity remains a tick-the-box exercise - KPMG Canada 
5. Canadians plan to spend more this holiday season, despite financial challenges | RCC x Leger Holiday Shopping Survey 2024 - Retail Council of Canada 

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In this episode: terminations of CRA employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media trends that negatively affect employee productivity, workplace news from Iceland and France,  ideas on celebrating Halloween in the workplace and other topics.

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1. More than 300 employees of the Canada Revenue Agency were terminated in the past year for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic | CRA says 330 employees fired for inappropriately claiming CERB - National | Globalnews.ca 
2. Canadian companies are concerned about the impact social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays" | Social Media Trends like “Bare Minimum Mondays” and “Lazy Girl Jobs” Worry Canadian Companies | EEP CA Corporate 
3. Retiring early hurts financial resiliency | Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows 
4. Iceland’s economy is outperforming most European countries after the nationwide introduction of a shorter working week with no loss in pay | Iceland embraced a shorter work week. Here’s how it turned out | CNN Business 
5. In France, many young professionals are embracing a new hybrid lifestyle that blends urban jobs with part-time farming | The hybrid workers in France seeking fulfilment in the fields 
6. Ideas to celebrate Halloween with coworkers | 15 Ideas To Celebrate Halloween in the Workplace | Indeed.com 

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In this episode: the latest report from Statistics Canada about job market conditions, salary trends from Robert Half, Fishery officers in Nova Scotia refusing to work because of threats to their safety, employees working side hustles on company time and other topics.

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1. Statistics Canada reported last week that the economy added 47,000 jobs in September, but the news is mixed | Canada's economy added 47,000 new jobs in September, unemployment rate ticked down | CBC News 
2. Air Canada pilots agreed last week to a tentative agreement with the airline | Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, eliminating risk of strike | CBC News 
3. Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia are refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety | Fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on N.S. waters, union says | CBC News 
4. 7-Eleven is closing 444 "underperforming"  locations across North America | 7-Eleven is closing more than 400 locations across North America | CTV News 
5. Robert Half has released its 2025 Salary Guide | Robert Half's 2025 Salary Guide Highlights Key Hiring and Compensation Trends Amid a Changing Job Market - Oct 7, 2024 
6. 29% percent of Canadian job seekers admit working a side hustle on company time | 1 in 3 Working Side Hustles on Company Time; Half of Canadian Employers Lack Rules to Prevent It. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 

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In this episode: anticipated layoffs at Bell and Air Transat, seasonal hiring at Amazon, top priorities for senior leaders according to the KPMG survey and other topics.

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1. Amazon is hiring 9,000 employees across its Canadian operations network in full-time, part-time and seasonal roles before the holiday season | Amazon is Hiring More than 9,000 Employees in Canada to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences (newswire.ca) 
2. Air Transat is preparing to lay off up to 80 workers | Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence (msn.com) 
3. Unifor has issued a statement that Bell continues to eliminate good jobs with round of cuts at Expertech | Bell continues to eliminate good jobs with round of cuts at Expertech | Unifor 
4. 1 in 3 Canadians would leave their current job for more comprehensive mental health benefits | 1 in 3 Canadians Would Quit Their Job for Better Mental Health Benefits, GreenShield Research Reveals │ GreenShield 
5. Canadian CEOs view cybersecurity is a top threat to their organizations’ growth over the next three year | 2024 Canadian CEO Outlook - KPMG Canada 

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In this episode: further decrease in Canada of international student visas, which province leads retail trade in Canada, Amazon ending their hybrid work and other topics. 
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1. Canada will reduce the number of international student visas by another 10 per cent | Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits (msn.com) 
2. Saskatchewan ranks first among the provinces for year-over-year growth in retail trade | Saskatchewan Leads The Nation In Retail Trade Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
3. Job seekers are more attracted to employers who promote honest workplace communication | More Honesty in the Workplace Increases Productivity: New Survey. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4. Amazon is ordering staff back to the office five days a week | Update from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on return-to-office plans and manager team ratio (aboutamazon.com) 
5. Pizza Hut delivers pizza with printed resumes on pizza boxes | Pizza hut aims to support your job search with the launch of 'reszames': a pizza box that doubles as a resume (prnewswire.com) 

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In this episode: unionization at Walmart, BC Doctors asking for benefits and pension in efforts to attract young medical professionals, body cameras are piloted in Loblaw store,  a bill in Quebec that will change tipping practices in service industry and other topics .

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1. Air Canada announced that it had reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association | Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups (msn.com) 
2. Workers at Walmart's Mississauga warehouse have voted to join Unifor | Mississauga Walmart workers join Unifor (newswire.ca) 
3. Loblaw is launching a pilot program for employees at two Calgary locations to wear body cameras in an effort to increase safety | Loblaw staff now using body-worn cameras at 2 Calgary stores | CTV News 
4. The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill to increase the amount of unpaid time off for employees who develop a serious illness or are severely hurt on the job up to 27 weeks | Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness (thestar.com) 
5. Representatives of family doctors in B.C. are asking for paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan | 2024 Election Advocacy Toolkit with BC Family Doctors - BCCFP 
6. Ontario aims to attract more students to pursue careers in skilled trades by organizing another series of career fairs | Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades | Ontario Newsroom 
7. Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping as part of new legislation | Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips | Politics | thecanadianpressnews.ca 

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In this episode: projected salary increases in 2025, unionization at Walmart, return to the office for federal employees, Molson Coors ending their diversity program and other topics.

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1. Job growth, particularly in the private sector, is in a rut | Unemployment Rate Slides Up Again in August - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. Salary increases are expected to be lower than in previous years | 2025 Salary Increase Projections in Canada | Normandin Beaudry (normandin-beaudry.ca) 
3. Federal employees react to the mandated 3 days in the office | Public Servants Rally to Tell Treasury Board: "Remote Works!" (newswire.ca) 
4. Unifor has filed an application to unionize workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga | Unifor seeks unionisation at Walmart warehouse in Mississauga (retail-insight-network.com) 
5. Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome | Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view' | CTV News 
6. New employment standards for gig workers in British Columbia took effect on September 3, 2024 | Hope, skepticism as B.C. gig-worker regulations come into force | CBC News 

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In this episode: layoffs at SkiptheDishes, latest research about productivity and reskilling employees, a new job Canadian university that produces the most CEOs in Canada, new role of burnout coaches, and other topics.

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1. About 800 Canadian employees are being laid off by Skip the Dishes and its parent company, Just Eat Takeaway.com | Skip the Dishes, parent company laying off hundreds of employees in Canada | CBC News 
2. Six overfunded workers' compensation boards across Canada are currently holding onto $4.9 billion in excess funds that should be returned to small businesses | Workers' compensation boards are sitting on nearly $5 billion in excess funds that should go back to small businesses (newswire.ca) 
3. 69% of managers report increased productivity amongst their teams compared to last year | Productivity on the Rise: Nearly 7 in 10 Managers Say Teams are More Productive Than One Year Ago - Aug 19, 2024 (roberthalf.ca) 
4. Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach' | Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach' (msn.com) 
5. Montreal's McGill University produces future CEOs more than any other university in Canada, according to a new study | McGill University: Cultivating the Next Generation of CEOs | McGill Desautels Faculty of Management - McGill University 
6. Canadian companies have open positions to fill, but a growing number are reskilling existing employees rather than hiring new ones | More Canadian Companies Reskilling Existing Employees Rather than Hiring New Due to Budget Constraints. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 

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In this episode, Elena Bobyreva talks to Trey Causey, Head of Responsible AI & Senior Director of Data Science at Indeed, about using AI in hiring.

It is becoming clear that HR professionals are staring to take AI very seriously.  According to Zippia, 65% of recruiters currently use AI in the recruitment process. because it reduces workloads, improves search and hiring processes and streamlines candidate experience. 

But AI comes with risk and different jurisdictions rollout laws to protect job seekers from irresponsible Ai practices.

In the interview, we discuss:
- Specific ways that Indeed helps recruiters to source the candidates and job seekers find jobs using AI
- Implications of candidate using AI tools to apply for jobs
- Risks of using AI instruments in hiring
- Ways to ensure the ethical use of AI in our processes
- How employers and job seekers feel regarding the use of AI in recruitment
- Importance of maintaining human involvement in hiring
- What the future may look like for AI in recruitment

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Dear Listeners! We are taking a break from reporting on HR News until September!

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Elena Bobyreva

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In this episode: new employment standards for gig workers in British Columbia, a recent report about Female veterans' unique medical and physical needs that are not being met, more training opportunities for carpenters in Ontario, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. British Columbia has introduced new employment standards for ride-hailing, delivery workers who work for apps such as Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, SkiptheDishes, DoorDash | Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers | BC Gov News 
2. Ontario government is investing more than $6 million to train over 1,000 carpenters across Ontario | Ontario Providing More Than $6 Million to Train Over 1,000 Carpenters | Ontario Newsroom 
3. Almost half of Canadian job seekers say they don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace | Most Canadian Job Seekers Fear Discussing Certain Topics at Work Many Say They Cant Be Themselves. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4. Female veterans' medical and physical needs are being neglected by the military and veterans programs | Female CAF veterans' unique medical, physical needs are being ignored: report | CBC News 
5. 42% of workers feel mentally and/or physically exhausted at the end of their workday | TELUS Health Mental Index - April 2024 

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