A groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing free legal advice to individuals who have experienced sexual assault has been launched in British Columbia. The program, known as “Stand Informed legal advice…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Journalist’s arrest by RCMP sparks controversy over press rights
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has expressed deep concern over the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) filing in response to a civil suit brought by award-winning photojournalist Amber Bracken…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. aims to streamline credential recognition for internationally trained professionals
British Columbia has announced that it is set to introduce legislation this fall to facilitate the recognition of international credentials. This comes ahead of a scheduled fair credentials town hall…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
BRP contests Quebec board’s claims of underpaying relocated workers from Mexico
BRP, the manufacturer behind popular products like Sea-Doos and Ski-Doos, is contesting claims made by Quebec’s workplace health and safety board that it violated labour laws by underpaying workers it…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
6% of employers non-compliant with Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules: Federal government
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) revealed that 6% of employers were found non-compliant with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules in inspections carried out in the last fiscal…
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Effective October 1, 2023, Saskatchewan will raise its minimum wage to $14 an hour, the province announced earlier this year. The move is part of a broader two-year plan to…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission opens nominations for 2023 awards, highlights importance of recognizing champions of equity and inclusion
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is now accepting public nominations for its 2023 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards aim to recognize individuals and groups in Nova Scotia who…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Union leaders vow legal fight as Metroland Media shuts down 70 newspapers and lays off over 600 workers
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…
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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…