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Health spending accounts are becoming a hiring and retention tool
Canadian employers are turning to health spending accounts to stand out in a tight talent market. Here is what the accounts do and how to weigh them.
via Talent CanadaJan 9, 2026
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Engagement in 2026 depends on connected programs, not more of them
A Gallagher HR executive says 2026 engagement hinges on change-ready culture, joined-up programs and empathy during AI adoption. Here is what hiring teams...
via Talent CanadaJan 8, 2026
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Strong pension funding gives employers more room on total rewards
Mercer says the median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans hit 132 per cent at the end of 2025, which changes the benefits conversation with candidates.
via Talent CanadaJan 7, 2026
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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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