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Canadian employers are rewriting job requirements around AI agents
A KPMG Canada survey of 306 executives shows hiring and performance criteria are already shifting as companies plan for teams of people and AI agents.
Better DC plan design is becoming a hiring advantage in Canada
Mercer says flexible DC plans, annuity options and private market exposure could bring retirement readiness forward by three years or more for some workers.
Canadian employers carry most of the $180 billion mental health bill
A new CSA report puts the yearly cost of mental health at $180 billion, with employers paying more than $110 billion, mostly after problems have already...
A 90-second water break is a cheap answer to workday strain
A Talent Canada piece on mindful hydration points to a low-cost way for employers to ease stress and protect focus on busy days.
Rising drug plan costs are changing what benefits cost you
Telus Health data shows specialty and ultra-high-cost drugs are driving private plan spend, and employers hiring in 2026 should expect it to shape benefits...
Work-life balance is now the top stressor for workers worldwide
A global study of 88 million employees ranks work-life balance as the leading driver of stress, with direct implications for retention and how teams speak up.
Burnout is a stress-load problem, and money is part of it
A Talent Canada piece argues burnout comes from stacked stress, including financial strain, and that wellness perks alone will not fix it.
Flexibility now decides who wins Canada's tech hires
A survey of 500 Canadian business leaders says pay alone no longer wins or keeps tech talent, and hybrid work is now the deciding factor.
AI is in most Canadian workplaces, but training has not followed
A Harris Poll survey finds 63% of Canadian companies use AI, yet most workers want formal training and many employers have not set clear tool rules.
AI sourcing speeds up hiring, but only with human checks
An opinion piece argues AI sourcing tools widen candidate pools and cut time-to-hire, if employers audit for bias and tell candidates how the tools are used.
Gen Z candidates are screening your hiring process before your job
Long applications, hidden pay and silence after interviews are costing employers young candidates. Here is what to fix first in your process.
Redesign HR roles around AI instead of just buying the tool
An AI adviser argues HR teams lose value by bolting AI onto old workflows. Audit the week, pick one process, then rewrite the roles.
Burnout starts when goals ignore how much your people already carry
A Talent Canada piece on why health goals fail points to fatigue, not willpower. Employers can use the same logic on workload, wellness programs and retention.
Employers cannot demand proof of faith to grant accommodation
An arbitrator ruled Air Canada wrongly required letters from religious leaders and must pay seven pilots back pay. Here is what it means for your...
Canada's March jobs gain was small, and hiring stays soft
Employers added 14,000 jobs in March and unemployment held at 6.7 per cent, while wage growth jumped. Here is what that means for your hiring plans.
Employees say burnout first. Hiring managers should listen
Workers reach for the word burnout before they mention anxiety or stress. For employers, that word is an early signal about workload and retention.
Hiring managers trust referrals, and many employers under-use them
A Canadian survey finds most hiring managers favour referred candidates, yet 61 per cent worry about diversity. Here is how to run a referral program well.
Selling your business starts with clean records and ready people
A Canadian M&A lawyer says sale prep should start 1 to 2 years out. Employee contracts, IP assignments and clean books all depend on who you have in place.
Reskill or hire: a plain test for closing your talent gaps
A Talent Canada guide weighs reskilling against recruiting as AI and automation open skill gaps. Here is how to apply it to your next open role.
Canada's job market is flat, and a shrinking labour pool is why
A year after U.S. tariffs began, Canadian hiring is stalled and the labour pool is flat or shrinking. Here is what that means for employers.
Alberta employers will need provincial sign-off to hire foreign workers
Alberta's proposed bill would require employers to register with the province before using the federal temporary foreign worker program, starting in early 2027.
Skipped meals at work cost focus, patience and stamina
A Talent Canada piece links irregular eating to fatigue and irritability at work, and points to meeting culture as part of the cause.
B.C. police probe puts workplace harassment complaint handling in focus
B.C.'s police complaint commissioner is examining how 15 departments handle sexualized conduct complaints. Any employer can test its own process the same way.
Federal cuts to senior specialists a warning on losing experience
Global Affairs Canada is cutting a specialist tier of diplomats. For employers, the lesson is how fast experienced people leave when a workforce is trimmed.
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- TransAlta sells interest in Oklahoma wind portfolio for $305M, closes acquisition of Colorado gas assetsThe acquisition includes two new, fully-contracted natural gas-fired peaking facilities totaling 318 MW near Denver, Colo.Oct 22, 2026
- Feds announce up to $254M for N.B. port upgradesTransport Canada says the cash will be spent on a series of infrastructure improvements aimed at unlocking Port Saint John’s potential.Oct 22, 2026
- Canada launches ‘strategic partnership’ with Turkey aimed at securing new free-trade dealIn a joint statement with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the two leaders said they're also looking to ratify an "air transportation agreement" which could lead to more direct flights.Oct 22, 2026
- Gray Tools adapting to tariffsAs a manufacturer that buys materials, makes products and sells through a network of other businesses, a change at the border can affect more than one part of the company's operations.Oct 22, 2026
- ABB and CerilonSoft sign collaboration agreement on automation and power generation solutionsWithin the scope of the MoU, ABB and CerilonSoft will reportedly investigate delivering complementary integrated automation and digital solutions for energy facilities.Oct 22, 2026
- Arcanus Aerial Systems to acquire Infinit Drones and Nested Technologies, appoints Pedram Nowroozi CTONowroozi will reportedly lead Arcanus' technology, engineering and integration roadmap.Oct 21, 2026
- Cdn. government invests $15M in Xona Space Systems CanadaThe project will advance Canada’s satellite navigation capabilities.Oct 21, 2026
- Austin Roofing awarded steel roof restoration at Parts Canada corporate headquartersThe project award follows the company’s recent completion of its 26-building steel roof restoration portfolio.Oct 21, 2026
- PyroGenesis announces Dubai subsidiary to support Middle East and Asian marketsThe incorporation process began more than a year ago and recently received all required regulatory approvals from the UAE Government.Oct 21, 2026
- BMO ‘leaning into’ defence as Ottawa looks to spend more in the sectorIn September, BMO announced plans to mobilize up to $70 billion in new capital over 10 years for key sectors of Canada’s economy, including defence.Oct 21, 2026
- ‘We’re not hurting them’: Trump walks back threat to ban Bombardier sales in U.S.Trump said he's changed his perception of the Montreal-based business jet maker as a purely Canadian manufacturer.Oct 20, 2026
- Nolinor launches a new fleet management serviceThe carrier will now operate aircraft owned by its clientsOct 20, 2026
- Davie signs agreement with EBC for Lévis shipyard modernizationThe construction value is estimated at more than $500 million.Oct 20, 2026
- Fort Technology’s subsidiary Logia USA signs distribution agreement to expand fuel maintenance for data centresAgreement expands commercialization of Logia’s fuel integrity solutions for standby power in data centres and facilities.Oct 20, 2026
- CanLift deploys AI across road service teamThe company says it is assessing technician feedback and measurable productivity outcomes.Oct 20, 2026
- Manac launches dedicated defence divisionManac has also appointed Max Lavoie as Director of Defence to lead the company's defence business development activities.Oct 20, 2026
- Novarc to showcase physical AI robotic welding solution at FABTECH 2026Novarc will demonstrate NovAI Autonomy and NovHub on Yaskawa and ABB robots.Oct 19, 2026
- Xanadu secures up to $10M in DARPA support for quantum R&DUnder this contract, Xanadu expects to execute a dual-purpose strategy over the next 12 months.Oct 19, 2026
- PyroGenesis receives $2.3M payment under Drosrite™ contract with Saudi clientRadian Oil and Gas Services Company is contracted for seven Drosrite™ aluminum dross recovery systems.Oct 19, 2026
- Stellantis workers give union authorization to strike as talks with automaker stalledUnifor says 97.3 per cent of members who took part in the vote over the weekend were in favour of authorizing a potential strike.Oct 19, 2026
- Chorus Aviation buying SkyCare Air Ambulance for $40 millionThe company says SkyCare is the largest private fixed-wing air ambulance operator in northern Ontario.Oct 19, 2026
- Joly warns Stelco owner to protect jobs or face forced sale of Canadian assetsThe minister singled out Stelco owner Cleveland-Cliffs, accusing the American company of supporting U.S. tariffs that are damaging its own Canadian operations.Oct 16, 2026
- EverWind invests $10B in Nova Scotia data centre and energy portfolioThe campus is planned to begin with an initial 95-megawatt phase in late 2027, followed by a 325 MW expansion targeted for 2028.Oct 16, 2026
- Bombardier invests $50M in its Kansas facilitiesThe investment includes the recently expanded Wheel and Tire Shop, that expands Bombardier’s Component Repair and Overhaul (CR&O) capabilities.Oct 16, 2026
- Element expands partnership with Waymo ahead of planned Toronto launchElement to support Waymo's Toronto operations with end-to-end fleet management and mobility solutions.Oct 16, 2026
- Liberals announce $258.6M fund for skilled worker training in critical sectorsThe fund aims to fill the gaps between workers' skills and industry requirements in sectors like energy or critical minerals.Oct 16, 2026
- Seneca Polytechnic and Toronto Pearson partner to support workforce developmentNew MOU will connect students to a wide range of careers in aviation.Oct 16, 2026
- Hitachi announces $479M plan to build transformer insulation factory in London, Ont.The 21,000-square-metre facility in London, Ont., is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.Oct 16, 2026
- AI firm Cohere to buy cybersecurity company AisleCohere framed the proposed transaction as a way to further develop sovereign AI and invest in Europe.Oct 15, 2026
- PyroGenesis completes seven-system Drosrite™ deploymentCombined, the seven Drosrite™ systems can process up to 45000 tonnes of aluminum dross per year.Oct 15, 2026
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