More than one million Ontarians with criminal records face barriers to employment that hurt both workers and the provincial economy, according to …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesTraining & Development
Virtual reality job training helps former inmates find work faster after leaving prison: Research
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new study shows virtual reality job interview training can significantly improve employment outcomes for people leaving prison, with participants 3.76 times …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Union pleads for action four years after B.C. crane collapse that killed five people
By Darryl Greer Officials from a B.C. construction union say it’s been four years since a crane collapse killed five people in Kelowna, …
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Employment LawFeatured
Sentencing expected soon for man accused of beating up co-worker at New Year’s party at employer’s house in Prince George, B.C.
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A BC Supreme Court judge in Quesnel reserved sentence for a man who severely injured a …
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Comeback Catalyst aims to help formerly incarcerated Canadians launch businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new initiative designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals start their own businesses is set to launch nationwide in April, backed by …
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Employment LawFeatured
Judge tells Quebec car dealership to rehire man fired for sexual assault conviction
Quebec’s labour tribunal has ordered a car dealership in south-central Quebec to rehire an employee it had fired after he was convicted …
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FeaturedImmigration
Police lay more assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers
By Lauren Krugel Police in Calgary have laid more charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a newcomer to Canada whose family …
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FeaturedImmigration
Police lay sex assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers
By Lauren Krugel Police in Calgary have laid sexual assault charges against a man who volunteered helping newcomers come to Canada. They say …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Ontario mandates training and criminal checks for tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators
Starting July 1, 2024, tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators in Ontario must complete mandatory training and pass a criminal record …
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The Manitoba Prosecution Service (MPS) has decided not to pursue charges against the driver involved in the June 15, 2023, bus collision …