Government Policy & Budgets

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government…

Julia Dougall-Picard swings into action when customers settle in for lunch at Frite Alors in Montreal’s downtown Quartier Latin neighbourhood. The 20-year-old…

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced a small decrease in the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025. Employees will pay…

Ontario child-care centres that aren’t participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income…

Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave.…

The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that would significantly increase the amount of unpaid leave employees could take if they…

The Government of Saskatchewan has stepped in to bridge a $17.6 million shortfall in federal funding for employment and skills training, ensuring…

Ontario child-care operators in the national $10-a-day program will soon be compensated in a way the province says will cover the true…

Ontario and Nova Scotia have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at enhancing the mobility of skilled tradespeople between the two…

The federal government is launching an initiative to gather public input on how to shape the country’s workforce to meet the demands…