All federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products to their employees. This new requirement, effective from Dec. 15, 2023, applies to both private and…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa to ban use of replacement workers in strikes, lockouts for federally regulated industries
In a move that signals a shift in the federal stance on labour disputes, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. introduced new legislation today aimed at banning the employment of…
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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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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa streamlining temporary foreign worker program, making it easier for employers with history of compliance with rules
The federal government is introducing a new pilot program — the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) — to safeguard the rights of temporary foreign workers while streamlining the recruitment process for…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Millions of low-income workers to receive automatic payments of enhanced Canada Workers Benefit: Freeland
On July 28, millions of low- and modest-income Canadian workers began receiving their first automatic advance payments of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal labour minister ratifies C190, the first-ever global treaty on ending workplace violence and harassment
By Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring safe and healthy workplaces free from violence and harassment. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. ratified International Labour Organization…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada The Government of Canada continues to deliver innovative immigration measures, such as creating pathways for out-of-status migrants, to help Canadian employers address critical labour…
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa introduces bill to create Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
By Employment and Social Development Canada The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides crucial temporary income supports to Canadians in need. When Canadians identify potential discrepancies made regarding their claims or…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers in Canada, giving employers access to a new pool of talent
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada is an international leader in refugee resettlement and integration, having resettled more refugees than any other country in the world last year. As…