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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company say they fear for their jobs as AI takes an increasing presence in their workplace. A Telus employee in B.C. says a company requirement to use an AI “co-pilot” on phone calls, part of a suite of AI tools Telus uses internally, has her concerned she’s training a system that will eventually take her job.

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2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory
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December 12, 2024

2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory

At least two people have been found suffering from hypothermia…

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Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador
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December 12, 2024

Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

For years, Quebec has benefited from a lopsided deal with…

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Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
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December 12, 2024

Donald Trump is trying to ‘humiliate’ Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says

When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st…

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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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December 12, 2024

Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son

The Utah mom influencer behind the viral ’17 diapers’ trendÂ…

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Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings
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December 12, 2024

Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal
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December 12, 2024

Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec…

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'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours
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December 12, 2024

‘Home sweet home’: Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking…

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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
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December 12, 2024

Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target

Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent…

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'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.
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December 12, 2024

‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about…

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