Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 budget includes tax cuts for small businesses, an increased minimum wage, and investments in workforce development, measures that could …
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Ontario Election 2025: Promises that matter to employers and HR professionals
With the Ontario election set for Feb. 27, 2025, political parties have been rolling out their promises. Here’s a breakdown of key …
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Federal funding aims to boost bilingual services and youth employment in Western Canada
The federal government is investing nearly $1.9 million to support bilingual business services and youth employment in Western Canada, with a focus …
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Ottawa moves to expand student loan forgiveness for rural health, social service workers
The federal government is moving to expand student loan forgiveness to include more health care and social service professionals working in rural …
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What’s in Nova Scotia’s Speech from the Throne that interests employers? Economic growth, trade, and workforce expansion
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s government is pledging to reduce taxes, attract new investment, and expand the province’s workforce as part of its economic strategy, …
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The federal government is providing $910,000 to the True Patriot Love Foundation to help veterans transition into civilian careers by establishing a …
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Alberta creating new social support program for people with disabilities able to work
By Jack Farrell Alberta’s government says it’s looking to help people with disabilities join and stay in the workforce without losing access to …
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Nova Scotia minimum wage set to rise to $16.50 by October
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia is set to increase its minimum wage by $1.30 this year, marking the largest annual wage hike in the province’s …
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Ottawa to fund volunteer opportunities for up to 20,000 youth via Canada Service Corps
The federal government has announced a $200 million investment in new Canada Service Corps (CSC) projects, which will provide volunteer service opportunities …
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$13.5 million federal youth employment and skills program opens to support agriculture sector
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberApplications for the federal Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) will open on Jan. 27, with $13.5 million in funding to support …