Canada’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 …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWorkforce Statistics
U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labour market weakens in face of Trump trade wars
By Paul Wiseman And Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month and Labor Department revisions showed that …
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Global HR Practices
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
By Josh Boak WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that there would be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ontario launches $260 million worker training fund amid U.S. tariff concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government opened applications for $260 million in worker training funding today as part of a broader strategy to protect the …
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Unifor calls for long-term softwood lumber deal to end Canada-U.S. trade dispute
Canada’s largest private-sector union is pushing the federal government to negotiate a permanent agreement on softwood lumber exports to avoid ongoing tariff …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Carney says trade talks in ‘intense phase’ after Trump scores win with European Union
By Kelly Geraldine Malone Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada’s negotiations with the United States are in an “intense phase” after …
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Canada restricts foreign suppliers from federal contracts under new reciprocal procurement policy
Canada has implemented a new policy that restricts suppliers from countries that limit Canadian access to their government contracts from bidding on …


