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Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?
OTTAWA - The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflat...
Nov 05, 2024
Trucking, construction expect 'labour crisis' with new temporary worker rules
OTTAWA - Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign workers take effect on Friday. Groupe Nadeau, a Quebec-based trucking ...
Nov 04, 2024
Five-figure fines for companies after Sask. worker seriously injured
Two companies are facing hefty fines after a worker suffered a serious injury near Major, Sask. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, the charges stem from an incident on...
Nov 04, 2024 The charges stemmed from an incident when a worker near Major was struck and seriously hurt by an ejection clamp. (650 CKOM file photo)
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
VANCOUVER - Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notic...
Nov 04, 2024
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union
MONTREAL - Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. In a short statement Sunday, the Crown corporation ...
Nov 03, 2024
Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout
VANCOUVER - The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of "acting recklessly" by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a...
Nov 03, 2024
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption
VANCOUVER - Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen. The ...
Nov 01, 2024
StatCan wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters
TORONTO - Statistics Canada's latest financial security survey shows a stark disparity between the wealth of homeowners and renters, even as it fails to capture the true scale what's owned by Canada's...
Oct 29, 2024
SaskPower to pay $840,000 after workers die in fall from bucket truck
SaskPower has been hit with fines and surcharges adding up to $840,000 after being found guilty of violating the province's occupational health and safety regulations. According to Saskatchewan's Mini...
Oct 29, 2024 The Crown corporation was sentenced on October 18 in connection with a fatal incident that took place in Weyburn on Oct. 8, 2020. (980 CJME file photo)
Work permit changes worrying for child-care staff shortages: colleges, Ontario
TORONTO - New federal rules would prevent international students who graduate from early childhood education programs from applying for a work permit in Canada - a change that the Ontario government, ...
Oct 29, 2024
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