CarGurus has announced the appointment of Jennifer Hanson as its new chief people officer, effective September 30, 2024. Hanson, who brings over …
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As Parliament reconvenes following its summer break, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is calling on the federal government to make workers a …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsPensions
B.C. firefighters to receive earlier pension benefits under new agreement
British Columbia and the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) have reached an agreement-in-principle that will allow wildland firefighters to access their pensions …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPayroll
EI premium rate for 2025 drops slightly for workers and employers, Commission confirms
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced a small decrease in the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025. Employees will pay …
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A global survey by the Peninsula Group has found that Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the most hesitant to embrace …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
50,000 new construction workers: Ontario pumps $26 million into LiUNA training campus
The Ontario government is investing more than $26 million to expand LiUNA Local 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan, a move …
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Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as it says contract talks with its pilots union …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsRemote Working
Public servants rally against federal return-to-office mandate
Public servants, backed by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), held a rally in downtown Ottawa to protest …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Unemployment rate rises to 6.6% in August amid little overall employment change
Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.6% in August, marking a 0.2 percentage point rise from July, according to the latest Labour Force …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia introduces stronger workplace protections focused on harassment, sick leave and workers’ comp
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …