The federal government is rolling out new Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased, officials …
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Alberta adds $450,000 to bursaries for northern workforce
Alberta will provide an extra $450,000 for the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB), aiming to help more students cover post-secondary costs and …
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SEED, New Brunswick’s student wage subsidy program, now accepting applications from employers for 2025
Employer applications for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program will open Jan. 6, providing funding to support student hiring through wage …
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Province launches third round of funding to increase accessible taxis in B.C.
The British Columbia government has announced a third round of funding to boost the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis to get people to …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPensions
Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the upcoming fall economic statement on Monday will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds …
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New Brunswick missed $630K in employee travel savings by exiting federal program: Auditor General
The Department of Finance and Treasury Board’s decision to withdraw from a federal accommodation program and revise its travel policy has been …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Government Policy & Budgets
Alberta outlines strategy to become AI data centre hub
Alberta’s government has released a new strategy to attract investment in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, positioning the province as a potential …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
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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Saskatchewan government introduces affordability act with personal income tax savings
By Jeremy Simes Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government has introduced its promised legislation to lower personal income taxes. The Saskatchewan Affordability Act …
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Ministers advance workforce strategy for early childhood educators at Charlottetown meeting
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care met in Charlottetown on Thursday to advance a draft workforce …