In this episode: layoffs in Canada as the result of US tariffs, a massive data breach at CBSA, AI skills are still not a top priority for recruiters, minimum wage increases and other topics.
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- Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills | GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-Collar Job Postings - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada
- A protest took place in Montreal against Amazon’s decision to close its seven Quebec warehouses | Demonstrators accuse Amazon of union-busting at rally in Montreal, call for boycott
- Ottawa’s temporary GST and HST holiday, meant to help Canadians save money, was more of a hassle than a benefit for many small businesses | Tax break Canada: Did the GST holiday make a difference?
- Quebec manufacturers are laying off workers as U.S. tariff threats impact sales | Quebec companies announce layoffs ahead of Trump tariffs | CBC News
- A data breach at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) exposed personal and workplace information of 18,000 employees | CBSA data breach revealed workers' personal information | Vancouver Sun
- New Brunswick’s minimum wage will increase to $15.65 per hour on April 1, B.C.’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour on June 1, 2025 | BC Gov News
- Canadian businesses struggle to find qualified candidates | Canadian Companies Say Worsening Skills Gap and Navigating AI Top Challenges in 2025 | EEP CA Corporate
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