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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Government Policy & Budgets
$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 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Trudeau praises role of labour unions in protecting workers’ rights during U.S. visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded a visit to Philadelphia on May 21, 2024, aimed at strengthening the Canada-U.S. relationship, enhancing cross-border trade, …
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Government Policy & BudgetsMental Health
Alberta announces major funding boost for child, youth mental health services
The Alberta government, in collaboration with CASA Mental Health, has committed $148 million to enhance mental health services for children and youth …
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Government Policy & BudgetsWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. enhances worker health and safety standards in mining sector
British Columbia has taken steps to bolster worker health and safety in the mining sector through recent amendments to the Health, Safety …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Manitoba celebrates top journeypersons, adds $1.5 million for apprentice technical training
In a ceremony held at the Manitoba Legislative Building on May 7, the provincial government celebrated the accomplishments of 40 top-performing new …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Ontario to increase fines for ‘bad actor’ employers
Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines. Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $634K in tech sector skills development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, led by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
‘Painful decision’: Newfoundland and Labrador scraps job grant, blames funding reduction from Ottawa
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant for employers and workers has been suspended by the provincial government “until further notice.” The 2024 …