Jobs
Are driverless trucks a threat to Canadian jobs?
Fortigo Freight is the latest company to pre-order Tesla’s electric, autonomous trucks which will one-day be self-driven. However, drivers will still be needed for short haul routes.
Ontario isn’t ready for job disruptions
Midlevel white-collar workers are most at risk in the new economy according to this column by a KPMG executive. Many jobs are expected to disappear due to new technology over the next decade.
Read more at the Globe and Mail
Oil and gas workers retraining for new energy jobs
Downturn in the oil and gas sector has led many workers to look at new skills needed in alternative energy. One industry that is expected to create jobs and investment is the wind energy sector.
Alberta economy saw turnaround in 2017
Thousands of new jobs have been created and the unemployment rate has stabilized. Edmonton’s chief economist says the city will also see growth in 2018.
Can you work in construction with a criminal record?
Traditionally, companies in the construction industry have not required criminal record checks. However, there are some situations where they might be necessary, such as government contracts.
Legalization
Everything you need to know about marijuana legalization
2018 is the year that the government plans to legalize recreational marijuana. Here are some of the key highlights about the bill and efforts by the provinces to meet the requirements.
Police chief says Canada isn’t ready for legalization
Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht says police departments aren’t ready for legalization in early 2018. One issue he mentions is the difficulty in determining driving impairment.
Canada’s medical marijuana producers have global ambitions
Globalization of medical marijuana is expected to be a hot trend in 2018 and Canada’s existing legal producers are well poised to take advantage, says the Financial Post.
Read more at the Financial Post
Windsor will see challenges and opportunities with legalization
A local company has mushroomed into a $2-billion corporation and is continuing to expand. Meanwhile, the city’s planning department is looking for a good place for a retail store.
Border issues
How does Canada know if a US resident has a DUI conviction?
Canada does not allow entry to travellers with DUIs, but how do they know? In the case of US residents, Canada can access the FBI’s main database of criminal records.