By Chuck Chiang and Ashley Joannou Talks are set to resume between the union representing more than 700 locked-out British Columbia port supervisors …
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FeaturedImmigration
Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers
By Cassandra Szklarski Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he’s been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S. voters that he set up …
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By Chuck Chiang Canadian retailers say their frustration is growing with the lack of movement to resolve disruptions at Canada’s two largest ports, …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Scaffolding company fined $350,000 following worker fatality at pulp mill near Peace River, Alta.
West Coast Scaffolding has been fined $350,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in …
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FeaturedImmigration
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
By David Baxter A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN …
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Brampton, Ont., says transit and other local services are facing disruptions and delays after 1,200 municipal employees went on strike. CUPE 831, …
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Labour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Worker’s death at Saskatoon hotel prompts call for accountability and investigation
A fatal workplace incident at Heritage Inn in Saskatoon has drawn condemnation from UFCW Canada Local 1400, which represents unionized workers locked …
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Global HR PracticesLabour Relations
Canadian-owned Mexican mine faces accusations of worker intimidation and death threats over union efforts
Canadian and Mexican labour organizations are pressing for immediate government intervention following reports that workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario Federation of Labour backs private member’s bill for workplace heat protections
A proposed law aimed at protecting workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace received public support this week from the Ontario Federation …
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety & OHS
SPI Health and Safety acquires SSTenligne in push to expand online training in Quebec
SPI Health and Safety, a Blainville, Que.-based provider of personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational health and safety (OHS) services, announced its …