More than half of all Parks Canada workers received notices last week that their jobs may be cut, according to the Public… …
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Tariff-hit employers can now apply for federal retraining support of $1,000 per worker
Employers facing tariff pressures can now apply online for up to $1,000 per employee to retrain workers and keep them on the… …
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Ottawa gives Stelco owner 15 days to address alleged violations or face legal action
By Brett Bundale Ottawa has given the U.S. owner of Stelco Inc. a 15-day deadline to address alleged violations of commitments made… …
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A federal bill would formalize Ottawa’s power to force striking workers back on the job and send disputes to binding arbitration, weakening… …
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Ottawa and Ontario pledge $8.7 billion to protect tariff-hit steel, auto jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario steel and auto workers are the focus of a new $8.7-billion federal-provincial action plan to shore up industries hit by U.S.… …
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Canadian Labour Congress urges MPs to strip strike-ending powers from Bill C-39
Proposed federal powers to end legal strikes could undermine the very labour stability they are meant to protect, the president of the… …
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Ottawa’s Express Entry drops LMIA rule, adds points for high-wage jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers backing foreign skilled workers through Express Entry will no longer need a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) for qualifying job offers… …
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Ottawa opens applications for $430 million in union apprenticeship training funding
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnions and training providers can now apply for a share of more than $430 million in federal funding to expand training centres,… …
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Bill C-39 strike limits could prolong labour disputes, unions warn MPs
Federal legislation that restricts the right to strike could make labour disputes longer and harder to resolve, undermining the stability Ottawa says… …
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Our FavouritesGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Business, labour split on how far Canada’s forced labour rules should go
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSupport is broad for tougher measures to keep goods made with forced labour out of Canada, but business and labour groups are… …

