By Anja Karadeglija Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the government’s new national AI strategy will consider the technology’s impacts on the labour …
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Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update targets skilled trades shortage with $3.6 billion in new spending
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government released its Spring Economic Update yesterday, promising billions in new spending on apprenticeships, trades training and workforce development — …
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Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What does that mean and how do they work?
By Daniel Johnson and Kyle Duggan Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of the country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund on Monday, called …
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Ottawa and P.E.I. invest $3.1 million to retrain tariff-hit workers
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing close to $3.1 million over three years to help workers whose jobs …
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories invest $1.5 million to help tariff-affected workers retrain
The federal and Northwest Territories governments have announced a three-year, $1.5-million agreement to help workers whose jobs have been disrupted by United …
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Ottawa to send one-time grocery benefit top-up to 12 million Canadians in June
The federal government will send a one-time payment to more than 12 million Canadians on June 5, 2026, as part of a …
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Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations
By Alessia Passafiume The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister …
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Federal government names acting commissioner for workers at EI body
The federal government has appointed Chris Roberts as Acting Commissioner for Workers at the Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC), effective April 13, …
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Federal and provincial labour ministers agree to harmonize construction safety training
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met in Québec City on Friday and endorsed a plan to harmonize occupational health and safety …
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Federal, Quebec governments commit $122.5 million to help tariff-affected workers retrain
The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced a three-year, $122.5-million agreement to support workers whose jobs have been affected by global …

