After a weekend of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — Brussels is moving to coordinate its diplomatic response. EU ambassadors convened, foreign ministers met online and Ursula von der Leyen called the Defense College. But as tensions escalate across the region, is Europe shaping events — or reacting to them?
Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur unpack the EU’s balancing act: condemning Iran’s retaliation, avoiding direct criticism of Washington and trying to remain strategically relevant in a crisis unfolding beyond its borders.
Plus: Emmanuel Macron unveils his vision for Europe’s nuclear future from France’s submarine base — and in Brussels, a debate over whether 250,000 EU citizens living in the Belgian capital should get the right to vote in regional elections.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/office-buildings-in-montreal-canada.jpg?id=56181645&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> A new ranking has just revealed Canada's most in-demand jobs for 2025, and many come with solid paycheques and career growth opportunities.
</p><p> If the tough job market and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-salary-2025" target="_blank">slow salary growth in Quebec</a> have you feeling discouraged, don't lose hope just yet. <a href="https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/best-jobs/top-15-best-jobs-2025/" target="_blank">Randstad Canada</a>, one of the world’s largest talent companies, has identified the top 15 jobs that employers are looking to fill this year — and some of the roles may surprise you.
</p><p> "Opportunities are flourishing across diverse fields like administration, logistics, and skilled trades," Randstad noted in its report, released on February 4. "The increasing demand for digital expertise and evolving industry needs are reshaping the job market."
</p><p> With AI and automation taking over certain industries, there is still a strong demand for human skills, particularly in roles that require communication, organization, and technical expertise.
</p><p> According to Randstad, Canada's most in-demand jobs in 2025 are:
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<li>Administrative Assistant ($47,000 to $59,000)</li>
<li>Bookkeeper ($56,000 to $62,000)</li>
<li>Sales Associate ($61,000 to $81,000)</li>
<li>Customer Service Representative ($48,000 to $61,000)</li>
<li>Receptionist ($43,000 to $53,000)</li>
<li>Office Administrator ($60,000 to $78,000)</li>
<li>General Labourer ($19.70 to $24.10 per hour)</li>
<li>Driver ($22.00 to $27.00 per hour)</li>
<li>Pharmacy Assistant ($43,800 to $50,200)</li>
<li>Forklift Operator ($21.60 to $27.00 per hour)</li>
<li>Warehouse Labourer ($21.60 to $27.00 per hour)</li>
<li>Financial Analyst ($89,000 to $107,000)</li>
<li>HR Generalist ($71,000 to $95,000)</li>
<li>Electrician ($35.00 to $44.00 per hour)</li>
<li>Estimator ($73,000 to $97,000)</li></ol><p> Some of these jobs — like administrative assistant, sales associate, customer service representative, receptionist, and driver — don't even require a university degree, making them accessible career options for many job seekers.
</p><p> Many also offer salaries that exceed <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-salary-2025" target="_blank">Quebec's average of $63,917</a> per year and the national average of $66,867 annually, which puts employees in a good starting position.
</p><p> If you're on the job hunt, you might also want to explore Forbes' updated list of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-best-companies-2025" target="_blank">Canada's best employers</a> to see if these in-demand roles for 2025 are available.
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