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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