By Canada Labour Congress Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers. “Workers …
Yearly Archives
2023
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Canadian Forces soldier awarded benefits following off-duty assault, tribunal cites military’s ‘sexualized environment’
A Canadian Forces member who was sexually assaulted at an officer’s home at the end of her basic training has been awarded disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. The award …
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A move to ditch a rule allowing the Law Society of Alberta to mandate legal education has failed. On Feb. 6, a special meeting of the society was held for …
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FeaturedPrivacy
‘Irresistible force’ meets ‘immovable object’: Board sides with employer in vaccine dispute
A stalemate between an Alberta worker who refused to get the COVID vaccine, and her employer that mandated the shot, has ended in favour of the company. The Alberta Labour …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Montreal cemetery breaks down negotiations with union as it balances being employer of choice with sustainability
By Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery The Fabrique de la paroisse Notre-Dame de Montréal manages two main assets: Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Since the beginning of negotiations with the union representing its operations employees, the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents and supports the freedom and democracy that are cherished by many. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Calgary firefighter who quit in protest over vaccine mandate has case tossed by labour board
A Calgary firefighter who resigned in protest over the city’s mandatory COVID vaccination policy, and accused his union of breaching its duty of fair representation, has had his case rejected …
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Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has declined to hear a complaint from a man who said a Walmart pharmacist discriminated against him because he was black. The man filed a complaint …
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By Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration The Province has accepted the recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour on …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Government of Canada funds program to address labour shortages and attract newcomers in the Southern Interior of B.C.
By Pacific Economic Development Canada Newcomers to Canada enrich our country. They also bring valuable skills that help fill labour shortages across Canada. Finding qualified employees can be challenging, especially for employers in …