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Apple’s ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly.
Source: ctv business
Apple pivots to artificial intelligence with its new iPhone 16 lineup

Air Canada is finalizing plans to suspend most of its operations, likely beginning Sunday, as talks with the pilot union are nearing an impasse over ‘inflexible’ wage demands, the country’s largest airline said on Monday.
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Air Canada prepares to shut down as talks with pilots union near deadlock

Unions trying to organize at Amazon workplaces across Canada are facing a series of hurdles, including legal challenges and alleged anti-union tactics from the e-commerce giant.
Source: ctv business
Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in Canada: experts

As Canada’s telecommunications sector copes with challenges such as slower growth and fierce competition, the dominant players are poised to continue shedding assets to reduce costs, industry watchers say.
Source: ctv business
Telecom sector poised to shed assets amid slower growth and more competition

Drivers across the country are keeping more money in their pockets after filling up a tank of gas.
Source: ctv business
Canadian drivers enjoying unusual low gas prices for time of year

Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy. But despite the unions’ ‘summer of discontent’ and an ongoing court challenge, the new rules will still kick in on Sept. 9.
Source: ctv business
Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24.
Source: ctv business
Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

A recent study by Statistics Canada sheds light on how different occupations may be affected by the AI boom, including those who might lose their jobs in a more automation-driven future.
Source: ctv business
Here’s what jobs will survive in the AI boom: Statistics Canada estimates

Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a ‘broader view’ in which all employees know they are welcome.
Source: ctv business
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to ‘broader view’

China has launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel.
Source: ctv business
China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs