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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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Ottawa, border guards advised to narrow down priorities, return to table and seek four-year deal: PIC
The Public Interest Commission (PIC) established under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act has issued its report concerning the protracted collective bargaining negotiations between the Treasury Board and the…
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‘Fundamentally flawed’: CBSA ordered to conduct new investigation into harassment and violence
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been ordered to conduct a new workplace investigation, using a different investigator, after a long-serving border guard alleged multiple incidents of workplace harassment…
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
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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FeaturedSexual Harassment
CBSA employee granted confidentiality order to shield medical records from man she accused of sexual harassment, assault
A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) worker who doesn’t want the man she accused of sexually harassing and assaulting her during employment to view her private medical records has been…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Two men plead guilty in Quebec to employing 71 people without valid work permits following CBSA investigation
In Québec City, Madani El-Behi and Musavye Adelald have pleaded guilty to employing 71 workers without valid work permits in Canada, an investigation led by the Canada Border Services Agency…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canadian public agencies falling short in monitoring racial equity: Auditor General
A report tabled in the House of Commons by Auditor General Karen Hogan reveals that six major Canadian organizations have established action plans for equity, diversity, and inclusion, but have…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could…