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Competition Bureau challenge puts a food brand deal on hold
The Competition Bureau wants to block Nortera's purchase of Green Giant and Le Sieur, leaving food plants and their teams facing a longer period of uncertainty.
BC wildfire season puts evacuation plans on the employer's desk
WorkSafeBC is telling employers to update evacuation plans and manage wildfire smoke exposure. Here is what hiring managers should check now.
CN's hybrid yard locomotives point to a new maintenance skill set
CN is testing three hybrid-electric locomotives and plans two more by the end of 2026. Employers with heavy equipment fleets should watch the skills this needs.
A 13-bus transit order shows what steady demand means for plant hiring
Nova Bus will supply 13 diesel buses to St. Albert Transit. Repeat orders like this give Canadian plants a base to plan hiring around.
Ontario's data centre rules will shape who builds and who staffs them
Ontario's draft Data Centre Playbook sets conditions for grid access and electricity pricing, with a 30-day comment period now open.
50% U.S. tariffs with no CUSMA exemption are due Aug. 19
A new 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods could take effect Aug. 19 with no CUSMA exemption. Here is what manufacturers and operations leaders can do now.
A Canadian generic semaglutide plan points to demand for plant talent
Vimy Pharma plans to make a generic Ozempic in Canada. Pharma plants and suppliers should expect tighter competition for quality, regulatory and production...
Canada's July jobs jump gives employers more to plan around
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July and unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, but wage growth slowed and economists say the recovery is unfinished.
Investors want proof AI pays off, and operations will supply it
Fidelity polling of Canadian advisors shows the AI conversation moving from spending to results. Operations leaders will be asked to show the numbers.
MDA Space growth shows demand for Canadian aerospace production staff
MDA Space grew Q2 revenue almost 34% on higher volumes across all its businesses. Here is what that means for hiring in advanced manufacturing.
Calgary quantum defence hub adds to Canada's defence tech demand
Ottawa will put $20.3 million over two years into a University of Calgary-led quantum defence hub, the third of its kind, raising demand for specialized talent.
Nova Scotia Power deal shows what a 48-hour strike notice can cost
1,000 Nova Scotia Power workers approved a tentative deal after a strike notice, with a 4% yearly raise on offer. Here is what employers should take from it.
EV charger funding will pull electrical and project talent into demand
Ottawa's $10.9 million for 22 EV projects will put nearly 400 chargers in the ground and raise demand for installers, project coordinators and fleet planners.
50% US tariffs on Canadian goods face union pushback before Aug. 19
Two international unions want the US to rethink 50% tariffs on Canadian goods due Aug. 19. Manufacturers should plan for hiring and hours now.
A WestJet stoppage is a contingency test for Canadian employers
The CFIB warns a WestJet strike or lockout would hit small businesses that depend on summer tourism. Operations leads should check their travel and staffing...
Alto rail doubts put Ontario construction hiring plans on hold
Ontario's support for the Alto high-speed rail line is wavering, and employers planning rail-linked hiring should watch the timeline before committing.
Canada-Ecuador trade deal opens a tariff-free export market
Canada and Ecuador are signing a free trade deal that would remove Ecuadorian tariffs on Canadian goods. Here is what plant and operations leaders should do...
New US tariffs put Canadian manufacturers' costs back in play
The US is applying 10 per cent duties to Canada and 12.5 per cent to others, citing forced labour. Here is what Canadian manufacturers should do about hiring.
Roofing maker grows US reach through independent sales agencies
IKO Commercial named three independent sales agencies across nine US markets, a reminder that manufacturers can grow regional coverage without adding headcount.
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods land Aug. 19
Washington plans 50% tariffs on goods from hockey sticks to cement. Canadian manufacturers have under a month to plan staffing and production around it.
Canadians Back Tougher Workplace Safety Rules in Labour Code Review
A poll commissioned by the Canadian Labour Congress shows broad public support for stronger OHS enforcement as Ottawa reviews the Canada Labour Code.
Wildfire rail scare puts crew safety rules in front of employers
Federal regulators are probing CN after a crew was evacuated from a burning train. Employers with workers near hazards should check their stop-work plans.
Gen Z is building portfolio careers, and employers should plan for it
IWG research of Canadian Gen Z workers shows side hustles, frequent job moves and AI-driven reskilling are shaping how younger talent chooses employers.
AI-assisted layoff scoring can punish workers on protected leave
A lawsuit against Meta says AI-assisted layoff rankings counted protected leave as low output. Employers using performance data in cuts should take note.
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- Few major apparel brands pay garment workers a living wage: reportOut of 110 clothing brands — including Adidas, Chanel and Zara — only four disclose workers’ wage levels at garment factories in their supply chains, a new report from Clean Clothes Campaign found.Oct 19, 2026
- Walmart approves 8 more parcel carriers for seller-fulfilled shippingThe retailer's marketplace now allows businesses to use DoorDash, UniUni and others if they are managing deliveries themselves.Oct 19, 2026
- Port of Savannah to build 3.5M TEU container terminalThe port expects to be able to handle 12 million TEUs annually once construction is complete.Oct 19, 2026
- Unlocking the autonomous supply chain: Why execution data has to feed the planDitch the war room. Build a supply chain that learns and adapts autonomously.Oct 19, 2026
- Supply chain visibility tells you what happened. Can you see what it cost?Supply chain visibility can tell you what happened. Transportation Financial Intelligence™ helps explain what it cost, why it happened and what should happen next.Oct 19, 2026
- The biggest risk in agentic commerce isn’t easy to see. It’s invisibility.As AI agents shortlist products for shoppers, incomplete data can mean lost sales.Oct 19, 2026
- From library to logistics: Cathy Morrow Roberson shares career insights“There are so many more opportunities today than there were when I started my business," the managing director of Logistics Trends & Insights told Supply Chain Dive.Oct 16, 2026
- FMC proposes fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, import restrictionsThe Federal Maritime Commission wants to impose a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels and restrict certain goods from the country.Oct 16, 2026
- FedEx, UPS delivery prices set for record-high Q4Easing fuel prices and a discounting activity rebound offered relief in Q3, but peak season surcharges will turn up the heat, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.Oct 16, 2026
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