The federal government has ramped up efforts to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs), increasing penalties for non-compliant employers by 36% over the past fiscal year, it said. Employment and Social …
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OTIS Canada Inc. has been fined $300,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice for a safety violation that resulted in injuries to two apprentice elevator mechanics. The violation was in …
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‘Flagpoling’ banned: Ottawa ends border application for post-graduation work permits
The federal government has announced that foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border. Effective immediately, this change is designed …
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Paid leave for pregnancy loss, new protections for gig workers among changes for federally regulated workers
Ottawa has enacted new legislative measures aimed at enhancing protections for federally regulated employees, including gig workers, and improving work-life balance. Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced that these …
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The Senate’s recent approval of anti-scab legislation has sparked concern among small business representatives, particularly the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The bill, which limits the use of replacement …
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The Senate has passed Bill C-58, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at preventing the use of replacement workers, commonly known as scabs, in federally regulated workplaces. The bill was …
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Federally regulated workplaces will soon be banned from bringing in replacement workers during a legal strike, after the Senate passed a government bill Monday that is now set to become …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials Recognition Act, set to take effect on July …
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‘Kids should be kids’: Federal minister vows to eradicate forced labour from Canada’s supply chains
There are more than 160 million children around the world who are forced into work, including 79 million in hazardous conditions that threaten their health life and safety. That’s according …
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Toronto’s transit strike was avoided – but it raised questions among workers, employers about handling sudden disruptions
Commuters in Toronto were spared the chaos that would have come with a strike by TTC workers — idling buses, streetcars and subways — after the two sides reached a last-minute …