The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act has been enacted by the federal government, a move it says is aimed at ensuring the country’s workforce is prepared for the economic shift towards…
The Competition Bureau Canada, in collaboration with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), has revised its Immunity and Leniency Programs to incorporate new provisions under the Competition Act that…
Manitoba’s new workplace safety legislation, which re-establishes the Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, has received royal assent. It was one of nearly two dozen bills to become enacted…
Effective June 3, drivers in British Columbia are required to maintain new minimum distances from pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The updated rules are designed to enhance safety for…
As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA), allowing them to confidentially report…
Labour groups are celebrating the passing of federal anti-scab legislation, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that it “tilts Canada’s labour laws even more heavily in…
Ontario is set to require larger construction projects to provide menstrual products on site. Labour Minister David Piccini says the province is facing a shortage of skilled trades workers, and…
British Columbia has introduced new anti-racism legislation designed to reduce barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized individuals when accessing provincial services and programs. The law aims to dismantle systemic racism…
Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines. Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation next week that will see fines increased for…
Ontario is set to eliminate the requirement for employees to provide a doctor’s note to justify short-term sick leave. This move is part of a broader initiative by the provincial…
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