By Government of Prince Edward Island Four Prince Edward Island students had a unique job this summer – learning to fight wildfires …
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Unions cry foul over pay rates, lack of contract for firefighters battling wildfires in N.W.T.
By Eric Bowling | NWT News/North Some of the firefighters who have been battling the wildfire just outside of Fort Providence have been …
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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. …
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Newfoundland and Labrador seeks federal EI extension for wildfire-displaced workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNewfoundland and Labrador is asking Ottawa to extend Employment Insurance benefits and increase work permit flexibility for workers displaced by unprecedented wildfires …
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New Brunswick restricts forestry operations due to wildfire risk
New Brunswick will restrict most forestry operations for four days starting tonight to reduce wildfire risk across the province. The restrictions take …
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Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow
By Natasha Baldin An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Saskatchewan extends cancer coverage to wildland firefighters
Saskatchewan wildland firefighters now have presumptive cancer coverage for 22 types of cancer under workers’ compensation. Amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, …
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Volunteer firefighters are on the front lines of a roaring wildfire that has forced hundreds to flee their homes in rural Newfoundland, …
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Manitoba businesses forced to close due to widespread wildfires can now defer provincial tax payments without facing penalties, Finance Minister Adrien Sala …
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By Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary and Muskaan Muse Laroyia, University of Calgary Wildfires are already burning in parts of Canada, and …
