Government Policy & Budgets

Labour ministers from the provincial and federal governments are gathering for a virtual meeting on June 17. Randy Boissonnault, the federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will …

Uber says regulation changes for ride-share and delivery workers in British Columbia will drive up costs and reduce demands for local restaurants, but Premier David Eby says complaining companies can …

British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as Uber, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes. The Ministry of Labour …

New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government has released a long-awaited report on sick leave that provides several options spanning the gamut from doing nothing to introducing 10 paid sick days. But …

British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials Recognition Act, set to take effect on July …

In response to a significant $625 million cut to Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), Atlantic Workforce Ministers convened on June 6 to voice their concerns and demand the Federal Government …

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $505,000 in the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to deliver training programs aimed at increasing Indigenous participation in the forestry sector. This initiative …

The federal government has announced $42 million in funding aimed at bolstering the skilled trades workforce in Quebec. The investment includes $39.4 million over five years, starting from the 2023-24 …

On May 24, GNWT Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced the 2024-25 territorial budget, totalling $2.2 billion and, potentially, 91 fewer public service positions. Departments will be saving money through …