- Seabridge Gold Inc. confirmed it holds principal assets and projects in British Columbia, Yukon, and Nevada.
- Yukon and British Columbia are involved in a critical minerals race, forming the basis of the larger Canadian resource sector.
Unions in British Columbia Raise Concerns Over AI Impact on Workplace
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What happened
Concerns about artificial intelligence entering the workplace are driving disputes at bargaining tables across British Columbia. Crystal Braunwarth, co-chair of the BC Federation of Labour’s AI committee, stated that unions are hearing workers voice concerns regarding job displacement, data privacy, and safety. Braunwarth noted that while some industries, such as the film and television sector, have had AI protections in their contracts for years, employers are reportedly refusing to bargain on these issues in other sectors.
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Why it matters
The issues raised apply to various industries, including longshore workers, health-care workers, and teachers in the province. The BC Federation of Labour represents 500,000 unionized workers in British Columbia, making the issue relevant to the province's large labour market.
Yukon and British Columbia are involved in a critical minerals race, forming the basis of the larger Canadian resource sector.
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Who's involved
- British ColumbiaProvince where the majority of the labour concerns are being voiced.
- YukonTerritory whose film/theatre workforce is reportedly affected by the labour disputes.
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Yukon and British Columbia are involved in a critical minerals race, forming the basis of the larger Canadian resource sector.Also in this story
- Provincial government funds development of a critical metals hub in British Columbia.
- The Yukon government has invited First Nations to participate in the process of rewriting the territory's mining laws.
- Harlan Schilling was elected chief of Liard First Nation, a community whose issues are tied to the broader resource and regional developments of Yukon and British Columbia.
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