Two significant regulatory changes impacting employers in Ontario are in effect as of July 1, 2024 — including protections for vulnerable workers …
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Labour RelationsPeople on the Move
Carol Kraft named new vice-chair of Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
Carol Kraft has been named the new vice-chair of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board, replacing Barbara Mysko, who has served in the …
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FeaturedImmigrationLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s new rules for international credential recognition for 29 professions now in force
B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act is now in force — with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2024. The new legislation …
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Tredence, a provider of data science and AI solutions, has promoted Rekha Nair to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Ontario mandates training and criminal checks for tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators
Starting July 1, 2024, tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators in Ontario must complete mandatory training and pass a criminal record …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
‘Service after service’: Ottawa unveils plan to boost job opportunities for military veterans
The federal government has introduced a National Veterans Employment Strategy to enhance employment opportunities for Veterans, leveraging their unique skills and experiences …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Number of hours worked by young Canadians has plunged 16.3% since 1989: Fraser Institute
The average weekly hours worked by young Canadians aged 15 to 24 have decreased by 16.3% since 1989, according to a study …
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Bell Media has announced plans to cut nearly 50 unionized positions, according to Unifor, the union representing the affected workers. The restructuring, …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Job vacancies hit lowest level since January 2021, manufacturing sees biggest drop: Statistics Canada
There were 575,400 job vacancies across the country in April, a drop of 5.3%, or 32,000 positions, according to the latest data …
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is intensifying its efforts to recover overpayments from various COVID-19 benefit programs, including the Canada Emergency Response …