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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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

1. The Conference Board of Canada is examining the impact of AI on job seekers | Is AI helping or hurting job seekers?
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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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