The federal government is creating six sector-specific workforce alliances and a new retention grant program to help Canadian employers and workers navigate …
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CompensationFeaturedLabour Relations
Chatham-Kent firefighters awarded wage increases above police parity
An interest arbitrator has awarded Chatham-Kent firefighters in Ontario wage increases that break from the municipality’s longstanding practice of matching police and …
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By Allison Jones A mental health company being sued by the Ontario government over alleged fraudulent misrepresentation has filed a statement of defence …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ontario secures $23 million Diageo investment after Amherstburg, Ont., plant closure concerns
The Ontario government has reached an agreement with global spirits manufacturer Diageo that will see the company invest nearly $23 million in …
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The Ontario Nurses’ Association has won the right to represent 6,000 health-care professionals working at Ontario Health atHome, following a province-wide vote …
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The union representing faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian University says a majority of its members have voted in favour of ratifying …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Striking Laurentian University staff to vote on proposed deal as picketing continues
The union representing striking faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian University says the school has proposed a final deal for members to …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Next study ‘critical step’ for Kap Paper mill in northern Ontario
By Sandi Krasowski | The Chronicle-Journal The Canadian government will spend $7.5 million to support Kap Paper Inc. with a front end engineering …
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Employment LawFeatured
Age and seniority drive $680,000 wrongful dismissal award for fired IBM executive
A 59-year-old IBM Canada executive with nearly two decades of service has been awarded $682,151 in damages after an Ontario court found …
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The Ontario government is investing nearly $2 million to create the province’s first business succession planning services hub to help entrepreneurs prepare …


