Last week, NordStar’s Metroland Media announced the shutdown of 70 community newspaper print editions and the layoffs of 605 workers. This includes 106 unionized members of Unifor Local 87-M. The …
Monthly Archives
September 2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor urges federal government to ban replacement workers, reform employment insurance
In a call for significant legislative reform, Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, is urging the federal government to prioritize the ban of replacement workers, commonly referred to …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa announces targeted immigration reforms to boost transport sector
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller, announced this week the first round of invitations for transport occupations through a newly revised Express Entry system. This …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick honours advocates for human rights in annual ceremony
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission recognized exemplary contributions to human rights today in a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Provincial organization Pride in Education and Sydona Chandon of …
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Featured
Canada Employment Insurance Commission contractor awarded EI despite being turfed for refusing to disclose vaccination status
A former contractor with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has been awarded EI benefits after having his contract terminated for refusing to disclose his vaccination status during the COVID-1… To …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Jennifer Teskey to assume role as Canadian managing partner of Norton Rose Fulbright
Prominent litigation lawyer Jennifer Teskey has been named the new Canadian Managing Partner of the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, effective January 1, 2024. Teskey will assume the position …
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Miller Thomson has rolled out a new employer brand campaign, aimed at attracting elite talent who align with the firm’s enterprising, impactful and inclusive spirit. The move follows a comprehensive …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Staffing firm owner sentenced for tax fraud involving over $2 million in unreported income
Sung Oh Chung, a resident of Thornhill, Ont., was sentenced to a conditional two-year term and fined $681,235 on Sept. 12, 2023, after pleading guilty to fraud over $5,000 under …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal Minister of Labour tours research centre, highlights efforts to combat workplace harassment and violence
Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., visited the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University today, emphasizing the Government’s commitment to creating …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Employment Insurance Commission announces 2024 premium rates, reveals forecasted deficit
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has unveiled the 2024 premium rates for Employment Insurance (EI), with modest increases for both employees and employers. According to an actuarial report released by …