Employment in Canada rose by 51,000 last month, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.8 percent, its highest level since January …
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Canada Post strike: Key issues in the dispute that’s holding up mail delivery
By Sammy Hudes The ongoing Canada Post strike has reached the three-week mark as the two sides continue to trade proposals through a …
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Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator
Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth …
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By David Briggs | BayToday.ca The Town of Mattawa’s former Chief Administrative Officer is suing the town for $1.2 million dollars. Earlier this …
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Newfoundland and Labrador changes health-care laws to ease recruitment
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has passed a series of legislative amendments this fall designed to make it easier for health-care …
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Fish collective bargaining changes restore strike and lockout rights in Newfoundland and Labrador
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmendments to the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act that will restore the right to strike and lockout for Newfoundland and Labrador’s fishing …
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Saskatchewan amends employment laws to reduce red tape, strengthen worker protections
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act on Wednesday, saying the changes would ease administrative requirements for employers …
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Proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act would extend cancer coverage to wildland firefighters
The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 on Wednesday that, if passed, would extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters. …
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When the clock runs out: Human rights ruling sets clear limits on discrimination claims
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norm Keith and Anil Nair A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) provides guidance regarding time limits …
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Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it’s ready to restart mediation
By Rosa Saba As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has …