Ontario will revamp how it compensates injured migrant workers. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board president Jeff Lang says the changes affect how…
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Report shows decline of injury rate in Nova Scotia workplaces, rise in mental trauma
The rate of injury to Nova Scotia workers continued to decline in 2023 and is down to half the rate recorded 20…
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Ontario to eliminate use of doctor’s notes for short-term sick leave
Ontario is set to eliminate the requirement for employees to provide a doctor’s note to justify short-term sick leave. This move is…
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Alberta provides $175,000 to SafeGen to boost youth workplace safety training
In a move to bolster workplace safety for high school students, the Alberta government has increased funding to SafeGen, a key program…
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Mandating a $20 per hour living wage could threaten nearly 600,000 small businesses: CFIB
A recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggests that implementing a $20 per hour living wage across Canada…
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The Writers Guild of Canada and the Canadian Media Producers Association say they have reached an agreement that will avoid a screenwriters’…
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Unifor members on strike at GreenShield Canada have reached a tentative deal with the company, according to the union. Members from Unifor…
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United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process
Clergy from other denominations, and predominantly other countries, transfer into the United Church of Canada each year through a process known as…
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Brockville, Ont., contractor fined $75,000 after worker’s fall highlights safety violations
Richard D. Steele Construction (1979) Ltd., a Brockville-based general contractor known for its work across commercial, industrial, institutional, and custom home sectors,…
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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) have reached a tentative agreement, pending a ratification vote…