In this episode: wage increases for federal workers, Google’s request for employees to work 60 hours per week to speed up AI development, federal employees not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule and other topics.

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1. No deal reached between Canada Post and the Union this weekend | Canada Post and union say no deal reached during mediated talks this weekend 
2. The Canadian government is increasing the federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025, a 2.4% increase | Increasing the federal minimum wage starting April 1, 2025 - Canada.ca 
3. A significant number of federal public servants in Canada are not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule | Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules 
4. Mass firings of US probationary federal employees by the Trump administration were likely unlawful | US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal 
5. Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, urged employees to work in the office at least every weekday to help the company achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) | Google’s Sergey Brin Asks Workers to Spend More Time In the Office - The New York Times 
6. AI adoption in recruitment is expanding rapidly | HireVue’s 2025 AI report shows the majority of HR leaders trust AI hiring decisions | HireVue 

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In this episode: Research and Teaching Assistant strike at Concordia University threatening the end of the term, coroners are the first doctors in Ontario to unionize, the reaction of US federal employee to Elon Musk’ email to list weekly accomplishments face the risk of termination and other topics.

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1. Over 2,000 research and teaching assistants at Concordia University have voted 95% in favor of a strike mandate | Strike mandate: Concordia University end of term in jeopardy
2. Ontario’s Physician Coroners became the first doctors in the province to unionize | Ontario's Physician Coroners join OPSEU/SEFPO in historic vote 
3. Restaurants Canada supports the federal government's decision to remove over half of its exceptions from the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) | Restaurants Canada Statement on Interprovincial Trade - Restaurants Canada
4. 76% of Canadians worry they won’t have enough savings for retirement due to rising prices | BMO Retirement Survey: Over Three Quarters of Canadians Worry They Will Not Have Enough Retirement Savings Amid Inflation - Feb 12, 2025 
5. A new cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk within the Trump administration has caused confusion among U.S. federal employees | Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week 
   
   

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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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1. Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills | GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-Collar Job Postings - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. 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 
3. 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? 
4. Quebec manufacturers are laying off workers as U.S. tariff threats impact sales | Quebec companies announce layoffs ahead of Trump tariffs | CBC News 
5. 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 
6. 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
7. 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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In this episode: US tariffs that came in effect on February 1 and possible job losses resulting from it, Amazon’s upcoming closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, expansion of Walmart in Canada, a report from Robert Half about fewer professionals in Canada planning to look for other jobs, and other topics.

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1. Canada is bracing for the economic impact of sweeping new tariffs imposed by U.S. | 'A historic existential threat': Furey wants Canada to stand up against Trump's tariffs; U.S. tariffs could spell job losses and reduced spending in GTA, expert says
2. Amazon is moving forward with plans to close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, eliminating 1,700 permanent and 250 temporary jobs | Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa 
3. Walmart Canada has announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years to expand its operations, marking the retailer's largest investment since entering Canada 30 years ago | Walmart rolls out $6.5B expansion plan, including three new stores for Alberta | CBC News 
4. The Alberta government has introduced a new guide to help businesses support employees struggling with addiction | Alberta government offers blueprint to help businesses support workers in recovery | CBC News 
5. High housing costs in Canada are limiting population mobility | High housing costs make it hard to move for desirable jobs | CMHC 
6. A recent survey by Robert Half reveals that 38% of professionals in Canada plan to start job hunting in the first half of 2025 | New survey reveals nearly 4 in 10 workers planning a job change in first half of 2025 - Jan 30, 2025 
7. A new report from McLean & Company, an HR research and advisory firm, highlights the critical priorities for HR organizations in 2025 | HR Priorities Shift in 2025: Leadership Development and Retention Take Center Stage, Says New HR Trends Report from McLean & Company  

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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest employment law changes that shaped the workplace in 2024. Joining us is Lesha Van Der Bij, CEO and Co-Founder of Compliance Works, a platform helping companies navigate complex HR legislation across Canada.

A lot of changes happened in employment legislation in 2024. From the sick leave policy amendments to new protections for remote workers, enhanced workplace harassment laws, and employer transparency initiatives, Lesha breaks it all down for us. Plus, we’ll talk about what to expect in 2025.

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- Free HR Compliance Guides - Compliance Works Blog
- Case Studies - Сompliance Works

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In this episode: Canada Post strike reaching its 1-month mark, sale of retailer Body Shop to a private equity firm, Alberta canceling its foreign recruitment mission at UAE, and other topics.

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1. Canada Post resumes their operations on December 17  | Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling 
2. The historic Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal is temporarily closing its doors on December 21 due to an unresolved labour dispute | Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel announces holiday season closure amid labour dispute | CBC News 
3. CFIB says the GST/HST holiday tax break process has been stressful for businesses | GST/HST holiday: CFIB calls on customers for patience with small businesses struggling with an administrative nightmare before Christmas 
   • CFIB site for businesses: A GST/HST Holiday: What You Need To Know
4. An Ontario court has approved the sale of The Body Shop Canada | Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close 
5. The Alberta government has canceled a planned recruitment mission to the United Arab Emirates, originally scheduled for early 2025 | Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip | CBC News 
6. Robert Half’s State of Canadian Hiring Survey highlights steady hiring plans for 2025 | Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the First Half of 2025 - Dec 12, 2024 

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In this episode: the rise of unemployment rate in Canada, safety practices during the holiday season, Canadian cities with the best quality of living, and other topics.

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1. Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue as the strike nears the holiday season | Canada Post strike: Here’s where workers are still seeking progress 
2. An increased pool of jobseekers caused the unemployment rate to increase to 6.8 per cent | Unemployment Rate Rises as Job Seekers Left Out in the Cold - The Conference Board of Canada 
3. The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act | Ensuring Modern, Fair and Balanced Employment Laws that Support Economic Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
4. As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC is urging workers and employers to take extra precautions when working at heights | WorkSafeBC urges workers and employers to prioritize safety while working from heights during the holiday season | WorkSafeBC 
5. Restaurants Canada is calling on the Nova Scotia to give a tax holiday on the provincial portion of the HST in the federal government’s GST tax holiday |Restaurants Canada urges the Nova Scotia government to join other provinces and include the provincial portion of the HST in the federal GST Tax Holiday  - Restaurants Canada 
6. According to the Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking Vancouver shines for North America, tying for 7th globally | Quality of Living City Ranking 2024 

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In this episode, Paul McCarthy, An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership", shares his fascinating journey through leadership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. We'll dive into Paul's book and explore the essential qualities that he believes are needed for upcoming leaders. 

More information:

1. Website: Paul Mac - Finding the Future of Leadership
2. One-hour introductory program: Embracing Tomorrow's Leader, Today. Access code: CanHRPod for 50% off
3. Paul's book: The FIRED Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership

About Paul McCarthy:
An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership," Paul challenges traditional and outdated leadership paradigms through his groundbreaking work in leadership. He has earned endorsements and support from world-renowned leadership, HR, and industry experts including Marshall Goldsmith, Whitney Johnson, John Spence, Garry Ridge, Professor Gary Hamel and many others.

Paul has a proven track record supporting major global organizations through transformations, across multiple industries including technology, energy to public sector. As an executive coach with over 3,000 hours of coaching experience, he also brings practical insights to leaders, C-suite executives, and boards navigating complex transformations. His work with over 100 global clients (including many Fortune 500) demonstrates his ability to enhance organizational and leadership capacity and capability while delivering measurable results.

Paul is reshaping how organizations create sustainable leadership pipelines by creating the conditions for identifying and developing the disruptive leadership capabilities needed to equip these organizations and their talent/leaders to navigate ongoing disruption, transformation, and tomorrow's business challenges. His previous podcast ranked in the global top 1% of Management and Leadership content, making him a trusted voice in the future of work conversation and supporting organizations to rethink how they identify and develop future-ready leaders.

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In this episode: Canada Post strike continues, Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions, employees waste their benefits and are being too honest in the workplace and other topics.

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1. Latest update on Canada Post strike | Canada Post presents union with ’framework’ to reach deal, end strike | Radio-Canada.ca
2. The Quebec government has announced a suspension of foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 | Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 
3. Ontario government is set to introduce new legislation to encourage more women to work in skilled trades | Ontario Supporting Women and Families in the Trades | Ontario Newsroom 
4. Many Canadian professionals are wasting their workplace benefits | Benefits wasted - 77% don’t fully utilize workplace benefits 
5. Canadian companies believe employees lack professional behavior in the workplace | Getting Drunk, Using Drugs, Dating Managers, Swearing Among Most Unacceptable Workplace Behaviours | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: ongoing strike of the Canada Post workers and its impact on businesses, living wages for BC and Alberta, the The Government of Canada Summer Job grant is now open for application and other topics.

Correction to topic 4: The government is proposing that GST/HST be relieved on holiday items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The audio has been updated.

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1. Canada Post strike continues and negatively impacts businesses across the country | Canada Post strike: Parcel shortage as talks continue | CTV News 
2. Rogers Sports & Media has announced layoffs affecting several dozen employees in the company’s radio and podcasting divisions | Rogers Sports & Media lays off dozens of workers in audio business | CBC News 
3. The latest Consumer Confidence Index has dropped for the first time in four months | Labour Market Weakness Drains the Consumer Confidence - The Conference Board of Canada 
4. Temporary GST/HST tax holidays can confuse and complicate things for small business owners especially during the busy seasons | CFIB statement on temporary GST/HST relief 
5. The 2024 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05/hr, in Calgary it is $24.45/hr | BC Living Wage 2024_FINAL.pdf
6. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, employers can apply for grants to support youth employment | Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application period for employers begins today and closes December 19, 2024 - Canada.ca 

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