Workers in Quebec’s residential construction sector are now on strike. The workers walked off the job at midnight after last-minute talks failed …
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Ontario to require defibrillators at large construction sites
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario will become the first province in Canada to require automatic external defibrillators at construction sites, a move aimed at reducing workplace …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
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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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
St. Catharines, Ont., roofing company fined $78,000 after worker’s critical fall
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA St. Catharines roofing contractor has been fined $78,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries from falling off an improperly secured ladder …
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Vaughan, Ont., carpentry company fined $140,000 after fatal workplace fall
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Vaughan, Ont.-based construction company has been fined $140,000 after pleading guilty in a workplace fatality case where a worker fell to …
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Northern Ontario construction firm fined $50,000 worker injured at quarry site
A Hearst, Ont.-based construction company has been fined $50,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries at a quarry site when they attempted …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Tax fraud in residential construction threatens workers and law-abiding employers, union warns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs government investment pours into housing projects to address Canada’s supply crisis, a national union is warning that tax fraud and worker …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Construction industry to mark Safety Week 2025 with focus on collective responsibility
Construction Safety Week will take place May 5–9 across Canada and the United States, with a renewed focus on collective responsibility and …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLabour ShortagesWorkforce Statistics
Nova Scotia construction faces labour crunch as residential demand surges
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA surge in residential building activity is expected to drive a 21 per cent increase in construction employment in Nova Scotia by …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Ottawa earmarks $52 million to tackle healthcare, construction labour gaps with skilled newcomers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOttawa is putting up to $52 million into 16 projects aimed at helping skilled newcomers secure jobs in Canada’s healthcare and construction …


