The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America’s Canadian District (UBC) has launched an awareness campaign to highlight tax fraud within the construction industry and its detrimental effects on …
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During a tense session with the House of Commons Heritage Committee, Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) CEO Mirko Bibic faced scrutiny over the company’s decision to lay off thousands of …
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Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres in Vancouver
Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) as it tries to unionize workers at two Amazon facilities in the Vancouver area. “Workers at Amazon are …
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Saskatchewan launches new immigration legislation to enhance protections, support economic growth
The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled new legislation aimed at enhancing the province’s immigration system. The new Immigration Services Act, announced April 8, seeks to provide better protections for newcomers …
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The Manitoba government has announced proposed legislation that would eliminate the mandatory publication of legal name changes for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in the Manitoba Gazette. This was …
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By Brenda Sawatzky | The Niverville Citizen In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage …
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Meeting of the ministers: Collaborative efforts in labour policy aims to enhance workplace compliance, safety
Recent developments in Canadian labour policy spotlight the concerted efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers to tackle key issues in workplace safety and legal compliance. Hosted by Seamus …
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In New Brunswick, the minimum wage increased to $15.30 per hour on April 2, marking a significant adjustment aimed at enhancing living standards for low-wage workers, according to the provincial …
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U.S.-based library group says firing of chief librarian in Ontario town over op-ed was wrong
By Richard Hutton | The Lake Report A second U.S.-based group has stepped forward in defence of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s former CEO and chief librarian. The Association of Library Professionals …
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Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company’s request. Details will be shared with Autoport members …