A union has been certified at an Amazon warehouse in Laval, Que., marking the first such unionization at the company’s Canadian facilities. The Laval Amazon Workers Union—CSN will now represent …
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Nova Scotia reports decrease in workplace injuries, rate is half of what it was in 2003
The latest report from WCB Nova Scotia, released during national Safety and Health Week, reveals a continuing decline in the impact of workplace injuries across the province. The “Impact of …
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Proposed changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program that will directly affect thousands of Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonal workers won’t come soon enough and don’t go far enough, says the head of …
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Public-sector unions log out of Ottawa’s plan to mandate 3 days a week in office, file legal challenge
A coalition of public sector unions, led by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), has initiated legal proceedings against the federal government’s new mandate that requires …
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City of Prince Albert fined $95,000 after worker seriously injured in fall
The City of Prince Albert in Saskatchewan has been fined $95,000 after one of its workers was seriously injured in a fall. The incident happened on Sept. 22, 2022, when …
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Kyle McCreary has been appointed as the chairperson of the Labour Relations Board. He replaces Justice Michael J. Morris who was recently appointed to the Court of King’s Bench in …
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CBSA investigation leads to conviction of Ontario-based immigration consultant for fraud
An Ontario woman has pled guilty to charges after she admitted to providing immigration services without proper authorization — she was neither a registered immigration consultant nor a practicing lawyer, …
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Ontario unveils latest slate of workplace changes with Working for Workers Five Act
The Ontario government has unveiled sweeping new workplace legislation — including a focus on skilled trades, removing barriers to employment for internationally trained workers, requiring menstrual p… Free Membership Required …
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A special mediator has been appointed in British Columbia to deal with an ongoing labour dispute between unionized workers and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Harry Bains, the province’s Minister of …
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SaskPower urges farmers to be careful when working near power lines during seeding season
With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …