The Alberta government has frozen its industrial carbon price at $95 per tonne to shield businesses from uncertainty caused by recent U.S. …
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Alberta commits $33 million to train unemployed workers for in-demand jobs
Alberta’s government will invest $33 million in training programs to help more than 5,000 unemployed and underemployed Albertans gain skills for workforce …
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Oilfield companies fined $550,000 after fatal explosion kills two workers near Slave Lake, Alta.
Two Alberta oilfield companies have been ordered to pay $550,000 in penalties following a workplace explosion that killed two workers near Slave …
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Alberta premier unveils plan to negotiate federal economic reforms
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremier Danielle Smith announced plans to appoint a special negotiating team to secure federal economic reforms critical to Alberta’s business climate, citing …
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A Calgary-based recruitment firm has expanded its information technology staffing capabilities through a strategic merger announced Friday. Cadre, which specializes in staffing …
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Alberta doubles employment service funding to $185 million
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s provincial government is doubling its investment in career and employment services to $185 million, an increase of nearly $89 million through …
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Alberta invests $15 million to expand union-delivered trades training
Alberta is launching a first-of-its-kind grant program that will empower trade unions to deliver apprenticeship training, with $15 million in funding over …
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Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted
By Jack Farrell A judge has granted Alberta’s government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential …
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Employment LawFeaturedRemote Working
Return-to-office mandate was constructive dismissal for long-term remote worker: Alberta court
An Alberta court has found that a 37-year employee was constructively dismissed when her employer required her to shift from a longstanding …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Like a ’12-gauge shotgun’ blast: Worker claims he lost hearing due to tractor repeatedly backfiring
An Alberta worker’s claim for occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for further …