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AI Minister Urges Students to Stay and Work in Canada

Canada's Minister for Artificial Intelligence makes a direct appeal to students, urging them to build their AI careers domestically. Discover the implications for the tech workforce and national innovation.

Statistics Canada cutting 850 jobs, union warns

Statistics Canada begins cutting 850 positions and 12% of its executives. The union calls it a 'dark time' as over 3,200 workforce adjustment notices are issued. Read the full story.

Statistics Canada Cutting 850 Jobs Over Next 2 Years

Statistics Canada will eliminate 850 positions in the next two years, with 100 cuts starting this week, according to an internal memo. Get the full details on the federal agency's restructuring.

'Time-off tax' shapes first week back to work

Canadian employees spent nearly 17 hours preparing for and catching up after vacations in 2025, a hidden 'time-off tax' impacting productivity and work-life balance. Learn the details.

Edmonton may lose skilled LRT trades if expansion stops

Contractors warn Edmonton's specialized LRT workforce could disperse to other cities if rail expansion stalls after current projects, wasting a decade of investment. Learn about the risks to the city's transit future.

U.S. Losing Battle to Break Up Big Tech Giants

U.S. antitrust efforts to dismantle tech monopolies face major setbacks as judges prove reluctant to order breakups. Explore the implications for Google, Meta, and future cases against Apple and Amazon.

Public service cuts loom, testing leadership in 2026

As federal workforce adjustment notices go out in January 2026, public service executives face the dual challenge of managing staff anxiety while confronting their own potential job losses. Discover the critical need for clear communication in this high-s

Walmart, U.S. Firms Build Skilled Trades Pipeline

Walmart and other major U.S. companies are launching initiatives to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, investing in training to build a sustainable workforce. Learn about the new strategies.

Women in B.C. Mining Rise to Over 20% of Workforce

The mining sector in British Columbia is transforming, with female participation jumping from 12% to over 20%. Industry leaders cite diversity as a key business advantage for the future.

BlackBerry reports Q3 profit of US$13.7 million

Canadian tech firm BlackBerry swung to a Q3 profit of US$13.7 million, a significant turnaround from last year's loss. Discover the details behind the company's financial rebound.

New School Trustees Aim to Prepare Students for Future Jobs

Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.

Canada's Big Projects Need Human Infrastructure

As Canada aims for major projects like the Ring of Fire, the lesson from Fort McMurray is clear: building communities is harder than building job sites. Ambition without capacity is a fantasy.

Windsor-Essex Sets Record-High Employment Numbers

Windsor-Essex celebrates a historic employment high as the local job market rebounds strongly, fueled by investment stability. Discover the numbers and the driving forces behind this economic turnaround.

Quebec loses $1.5B yearly due to anglo wage gap

A new study finds lower wages and higher unemployment among English-speaking Quebecers cost the provincial economy $1.5 billion annually. Experts call for targeted investment.

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