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 …