By Nancy Marie Ross, Dalhousie University; Raluca Bejan, Dalhousie University, and Steph Zubriski, Dalhousie University Labour issues in education across Canada have made the headlines in recent weeks. Think of …
Yearly Archives
2022
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
5 ways to create a compassionate workplace culture and help workers recover from burnout
By Astrid H. Kendrick, University of Calgary We live in tumultuous times which can create an added layer of uncertainty for employees who need to build relationships with students, patients …
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Immigration
Immigration announcement: Workers from 16 new occupations eligible for permanent residence
The following is an unedited press release issued by the Government of Canada. Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy. It is essential. That is why …
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This week’s top stories include: • Unionized optician who refused to work Sundays awarded lost wages, $1K for emotional pain • Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Bystanders have huge role to play in reducing sexual harassment, bullying in the workplace
By Catalina Rodriguez, Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator, Forte Workplace Law & Facilitator, StandUP Teams™ Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a complicated, emotional and risk… To continue reading, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
TTC ends mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, offers reinstatement, but no back pay
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is lifting its its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as of Nov. 27. “While COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for TTC employees, the TTC …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could …
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Legal NewsOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Preventing use of the notwithstanding clause is a bad idea — and unnecessary
By Kerri Anne Froc, University of New Brunswick and Carissima Mathen, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa During the Cold War era, American military strategists thought the Soviet Union would be deterred …
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ImmigrationOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
How Canada plans to break records with its new refugee targets
By Geoffrey Cameron, McMaster University and Shauna Labman, University of Winnipeg Every November, Canada’s immigration minister presents an annual report to Parliament that includes immigration targets for the next three …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Gender inequality is still rampant in the maritime longshore profession
By Meena Andiappan, University of Toronto and Lucas Dufour, Toronto Metropolitan University Gender equality has made enormous strides over the past century. In Canada today, women participate in the labour …