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In November, GM Canada announced a plan to invest $1-1.3B at the Oshawa Assembly Plant. GM is expected to hire 1,400 to 1,700 hourly workers. GM Canada president Scott Bell told CBC News in a statement: “Subject to ratification of our 2020 agreement with Unifor, General Motors plans to bring pickup production back to the … Continue reading
Meaningful employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the labour market (newcomers, women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Canadians) are required to help boost economic growth in Canada. According to a recent Globe & Mail article, a report by Deloitte Canada indicates that even if COVID-19 had not happened, Canada’s economy was headed for slow growth over … Continue reading
Recently, Amazon opened a new Delivery Station in Whitby bringing hundreds of jobs to the Durham Region. They also recently announced the opening of a Fulfillment Centre in Ajax in 2021 which will employ more than 1,000 people. In addition to the 354,000 sq foot Amazon facility in Whitby, a 129 acre site in Ajax … Continue reading
The Canadian GDP report for the year’s second quarter demonstrated the severity and scope of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian economic activity. After a 2.1% decline in the first quarter, real gross domestic product fell by 11.5% in the second. The decrease reflects record declines in household spending and non-residential business investment, … Continue reading
Immigrant talent could help address Canada’s healthcare needs in COVID-19 recovery. A Statistics Canada study indicates that 47% of foreign-educated immigrants with a health-related education are underutilized. Click to view the report. A recent CBC article addresses the fact that there are many immigrant women who are engineers, doctors, and scientists who are working in … Continue reading
Make workplace and career strategy a priority during the coronavirus outbreak. Across the globe, working professionals and job seekers are contemplating remote work options and alternative job search methods. Many people may decide not to job search during this time of crisis thereby reducing competition. You can use this time to gain an edge by … Continue reading
Last month, CISO Forum Canada, an international Information Security event was held in Niagara Falls. The Durham Region was amply represented! Students and faculty of Durham College’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) and the AI Hub helped organize the dynamic event. Representatives from the City of Oshawa, Town of Ajax and Town … Continue reading
Have you heard of Access IO? Access IO is a series of high-energy and high-impact events focused on sourcing new technologies, investing, making connections, telling stories, promoting the investor ecosystem, supporting innovation, and growing the regional and Canadian economy. On June 26th, the Access IO @ Ontario Power Generation event took place at OPG’s Clarington … Continue reading
Did you know that creating an inclusive workplace is good for business? According to research, accessible employment practices result in reduced turnover as well as improved attendance, morale and engagement. In terms of revenue growth, businesses who choose accessibility outperform those who don’t. The Government of Canada offers inclusive workplace tools to help make your … Continue reading
Careers in Artificial Intelligence offer opportunities for those new to the workforce and for those looking to transition to another career. Although studying in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is the most obvious route to a career in AI, it is not the only one. Those in STEM may help create and develop the … Continue reading
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