Unifor brought more than 1,500 members and supporters to downtown Vancouver on Aug. 28 to demand stronger action from governments against U.S. …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Business in southern Ontario can now apply for federal funding for tariff relief
Businesses in southern Ontario facing global trade challenges can now apply for federal funding under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), the …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Canada scraps retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, Unifor says move weakens bargaining position
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will remove all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, effective …
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By Allison Jones Ontario’s economy has recently started to feel the impact of American tariffs, shedding 38,000 jobs in the second quarter of …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ontario invests $70 million to retrain workers hit by U.S. tariffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario will spend $70 million to help workers affected by U.S. tariffs and trade policies access expanded training and employment services, the …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa launches consultations on trade and labour mobility act
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is seeking input from businesses, industry groups and labour representatives on new regulations under the Free Trade and Labour …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada loses 41,000 jobs in July as youth employment hits 26-year low
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s labour market weakened in July as employment fell by 41,000 positions, with young workers bearing the brunt of job losses, according …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. lifts tariffs on Mexican auto parts factory after labour rights violations resolved
The United States has lifted tariffs on a Mexican aluminum wheel manufacturer after the company resolved worker retaliation claims under a North …
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FeaturedHR News
Carney announces $1.25 billion plan to help lumber industry after U.S. doubles duties
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.25 billion in new measures Monday to help Canada’s softwood lumber industry cope with doubled U.S. duties …
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Canadian business groups anxiously watching trade negotiations with the U.S. don’t want the country to rush into a deal but say the …