The federal government has launched the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs 2026, with up to 100,000 paid positions available for young …
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Labour RelationsFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
B.C. expands employment services to 16 more communities with $18.6 million in funding
British Columbia is expanding Community-Based Employment Services (CBES) to 16 additional communities with an $18.6-million investment over two years, the provincial government …
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People on the MoveFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Federal government to create 175,000 youth jobs and training spots this year
The federal government is creating 175,000 jobs and skills-building opportunities for young Canadians in 2026, including 100,000 summer jobs that will be …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa, Saskatchewan invest $15.6 million to retrain tariff-hit workers
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced a $15.6-million partnership to help workers in tariff-affected industries retrain and find new jobs, with …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa launches new EI appeals board with tripartite panels April 1
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government will launch a new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal on April 1, 2026, replacing the existing General Division of …
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CompensationFeatured
Federal minimum wage rises 2.1% to $18.15 on April 1, matching last year’s inflation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government will raise the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026, a 2.1% increase tied to …
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The federal government is extending three temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures designed to support workers affected by U.S. tariffs, keeping them in …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Ottawa launches labour advisory council with union and business leaders
The federal government has created a new advisory body to give employers and unions a direct voice in shaping Canada’s labour policy. …

