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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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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Deal reached in WestJet mechanics’ strike, but travel disruptions still expected
WestJet has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands …
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Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters
Union members at CN and CPKC railways have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies if negotiated settlements can’t be reached, raising …
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Manitoba provincial politicians will be getting raises in the coming years, along with more money for expenses such as office rent and …
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WestJet cancels more than 150 flights following surprise mechanics union strike
A surprise strike by unionized airline mechanics at WestJet left tens of thousands of passengers wondering whether they would reach their destinations …
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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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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
CUPE school support workers in Nova Scotia criticize exclusion from violence in schools discussion
By Lauren Phillips, The Coast Stop me when you disagree: Workplace violence is not appropriate. Disproportionate workplace violence is not appropriate. Those being disproportionately harmed should be …
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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 …