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Opinion: Is Artificial Intelligence Helping or Hurting Canada’s Workforce?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from being a futuristic concept to an everyday workplace tool. Across Canada, businesses are using AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve customer service, analyze data, and increase productivity. At the same time, many workers are asking an important question: Is AI creating better jobs—or replacing them? The reality is…
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Opinion: Can Canada Balance Economic Growth with Environmental Responsibility?
Canada faces a difficult question as it plans for the next decade: can the country continue growing its economy while also meeting ambitious environmental goals? The answer should not be framed as a simple choice between jobs and the environment. Canada needs both. Economic growth supports employment, public services, investment, and living standards, while responsible…