Labour ministers from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments are meeting today — and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is calling…
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Labour ministers from the provincial and federal governments are gathering for a virtual meeting on June 17. Randy Boissonnault, the federal Minister…
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Uber says new B.C. rules will increase costs, Eby says companies can ‘suck it up’
Uber says regulation changes for ride-share and delivery workers in British Columbia will drive up costs and reduce demands for local restaurants,…
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B.C. sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work
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…
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Opposition denounces Tory government’s inaction on sick leave in New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government has released a long-awaited report on sick leave that provides several options spanning the gamut from doing…
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B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials…
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Atlantic Workforce Ministers call on Ottawa to reverse $625 million cut to workforce development programs
In response to a significant $625 million cut to Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), Atlantic Workforce Ministers convened on June 6 to…
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Saskatchewan spending $500K to grow Indigenous workforce in forestry sector
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $505,000 in the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to deliver training programs aimed at increasing…
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Ottawa kicks in $42 million to bolster skilled trades workforce in Quebec
The federal government has announced $42 million in funding aimed at bolstering the skilled trades workforce in Quebec. The investment includes $39.4…
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$2.2 billion territorial budget proposes job cuts for Northwest Territories
On May 24, GNWT Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced the 2024-25 territorial budget, totalling $2.2 billion and, potentially, 91 fewer public…