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Major employers in tech and finance expect new hires to be ‘AI literate’

Globe and Mail

February 17, 2026

Major Canadian employers in tech and finance now demand “AI literacy” from new hires, expecting proficiency in tools like generative AI to boost productivity. Banks such as BMO and CIBC have embedded AI (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, CIBC AI) into workflows, with over 90% of BMO’s 53,000 staff using it daily after training programs.

In 2026 CFOs predict AI transformation, not just efficiency gains

Fortune

December 24, 2025

CFOs predict AI will evolve from pilots to enterprise-wide transformation in 2026, shifting finance from efficiency tools to strategic drivers like real-time forecasting, M&A scenarios, and risk optimization. Leaders from ServiceNow, HPE, Workday, and others emphasize governance, trusted data, human oversight, and ROI proof for success.

The Year Ahead: North American CFOs reveal their Top 6 Expectations for 2026

Deloitte Insights

January 13, 2026

Deloitte’s Q4 CFO Signals survey details CFO optimism tempered by caution: 54% prioritize AI agent integration for transformation (ahead of data quality at 52%), amid 5.7% tech spend growth. External risks like economy/inflation vie with internal cost/talent pressures; focus on digital finance (50%) and process automation (49%).

McKinsey Global Tech Agenda 2026

McKinsey Technology

February 08, 2026

McKinsey’s Global Tech Agenda 2026 shows CIOs becoming “strategy architects,” weaving AI and data into operations for growth at top firms. A survey of 600+ leaders reveals 54% of high performers prioritize AI, with 50%+ planning tech budget increases over 4% (28% over 10%), focusing on agentic automation and data products for higher EBITDA.

“AI is going to affect jobs — some will be enhanced, some will be eliminated. The shift won’t be painless.”

-Jamie Dimon | CEO, JPMorgan Chase

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