The federal government announced $450 million in new funding to retrain workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions, part of a broader …
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Unifor calls for federal action as Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian lumber
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor is calling on the federal government to intervene after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, furniture …
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Ottawa boosts support for Windsor, Ont., auto sector with $5 billion fund
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government will invest $5 billion to help automotive firms and other tariff-affected sectors adapt to trade disruptions, the minister responsible …
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B.C. expands tariff support programs for displaced workers across all industries
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia is expanding supports for workers and communities affected by U.S. tariffs through two new provincial-federal initiatives targeting job displacement and …
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By Addisu Lashitew, McMaster University In October 2024, Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on all electric vehicle (EV) imports from …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Manufacturing sector shows ‘tentative signs of a recovery’ in July, economist says
By Daniel Johnson A rise in manufacturing sales in July could indicate early signs of a recovery after the sector was hit hard …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Northern Ontario gets $3.5 million forestry boost in federal workforce package
The federal government will invest more than $3.5 million in Northern Ontario’s forestry industry as part of a broader $450 million national …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor calls for stronger action despite welcoming federal tariff response measures
Canada’s largest private-sector union welcomed federal measures announced last week to support workers hit by U.S. tariffs but said stronger action is …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa launches $5-billion fund to help businesses, workers adapt to U.S. tariffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced a comprehensive package of measures Thursday to help Canadian businesses and workers navigate U.S. trade disruptions, including …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canadian business productivity drops 1% in second quarter amid trade uncertainty, wildfires
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian business productivity fell 1.0% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the sharpest decline since late 2022, according to Statistics Canada. …
