But many workers can expect to take a pay cut.

The group, which is based on conflict, drama and media-friendly gamesmanship, can't seem to modernize its information on the Canadian record of racial and gender equality, world-leading human rights, opportunities for education, overall social freedoms and environmental performance.

It was a year to make old guard companies shudder.

"I wouldn't use the word disappointing because a lot of analysts are already expecting the worst."