The Ontario government has announced a new legislative proposal aimed at alleviating road congestion and expediting commutes for drivers across the province. …
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Lawsuit settlement, collective agreements and Hydro losses drive up Manitoba deficit
New documents show the Manitoba government posted a deficit in the last fiscal year of just under $2 billion — the largest …
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Digging deep: Ontario evaluates Highway 401 tunnel expressway to ease traffic woes for GTA commuters
The Ontario government is exploring the construction of a tunnel expressway beneath Highway 401, with the aim of alleviating traffic congestion in …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Feds wary of back-to-work legislation despite employer demands: labour experts
In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government …
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Montreal bars, restaurants react to Quebec bill to regulate merchant tipping requests
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 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPayroll
EI premium rate for 2025 drops slightly for workers and employers, Commission confirms
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced a small decrease in the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025. Employees will pay …
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Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program
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 …
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Nova Scotia introduces stronger workplace protections focused on harassment, sick leave and workers’ comp
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …
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Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness
The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that would significantly increase the amount of unpaid leave employees could take if they …
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Saskatchewan covers shortfall in federal employment funding, urges Ottawa to reverse ‘reckless’ cuts
The Government of Saskatchewan has stepped in to bridge a $17.6 million shortfall in federal funding for employment and skills training, ensuring …