In this episode: immigration measures to support Quebec workers and rural employers, recruiters are bogged down by AI- generated applications, New Brunswick is getting more doctors, Alberta is investing in veterinarians and other topics.

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1. Canada has announced new immigration measure to increase the number of rural workers and to help skilled workers stay employed in Quebec while they move toward permanent residence | New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers
2. Canadians are getting back into the job hun, applications nearly doubled compared to late December, according to Indeed | Canadians Were Back on the Job Hunt to Start 2026, Amid a Soft but Stable Labour Market - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
3.  Robert Half reports that 67% of HR leaders say AI-generated job applications are making the hiring process slower | Robert Half survey: 67% of HR leaders report AI-generated applications are slowing hiring - Mar 10, 2026 
4. New Brunswick says more family doctors are preparing to join the health-care system through a program designed for internationally trained physicians | More family doctors preparing to join health-care system - gnb.ca
5. Alberta is launching a new program to address the shortage of veterinarians in rural communities | Investing in Alberta’s future vets | alberta.ca
6. 61% of organizations do not have a formal strategy for communicating change, the latest report from Gallagher on internal communications | Employee Communications Report - 2026 Workforce Trends Report Series - Global Edition  

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