Category Archives: Labour
Ont. minimum wage hike comes into effect, liquor servers and students get pay bump
TORONTO — Some Ontario workers will see their paycheques rise this week as an official increase to the province's minimum wage takes effect today. Minimum wage workers will now earn $15 per hour, up from the previous hourly rate of
Liberals eye easing access to maternity, parental leave in EI review, minister says
OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Canada's federal social safety net for workers says the government is looking at removing rules that make it difficult for some to get their full parental leave as part of a review of
With no fix in sight, new moms turn to federal tribunal to get EI benefits
OTTAWA — For Courtney Franks, it's not about the money, but feeling like the employment insurance system has treated her and other new mothers unfairly. Franks is fighting the government at the tribunal set up to settle disputes over benefits, known
Vaccination rules for COVID benefits to stick for foreseeable future, minister says
OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of aid to the unemployed says jobless Canadians who refuse to get vaccinated may find themselves blocked from benefits so long as public health concerns remain top of mind. The Liberals have tacked conditions
CPP premiums are getting a bigger bump than planned. Here’s why.
OTTAWA — Jan. 1 is going to feel like Groundhog Day for all those paying into the Canada Pension Plan. Like last year, contributions are going up again by more than originally planned, and the reason again lies with the
B.C. delays return to class for most students until Jan. 10 over COVID
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is delaying the full return to classrooms in January to allow public health officials to assess the impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and give school staff time to implement enhanced safety measures. Education Minister...
Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.8% in October, sees gain in November
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy kept up its streak of monthly gains in October and appears to have done so again in November, which has left total economic activity within a statistical inch of where it was before COVID-19 hit. While
Alberta registered nurses to vote on four-year deal with pay hike of 4.25 per cent
EDMONTON — An Alberta nurses' union is asking its members to sign off on a proposed four-year collective agreement that amounts to pay increases of 4.25 per cent. The increase is among the recommendations from a third party mediating the agreement
Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers
Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several members of his cabinet announced Wednesda...
Nearly 7,000 New Brunswick nurses vote to ratify new collective agreement
FREDERICTON — Nearly 7,000 nurses in New Brunswick have ratified a new contract with the provincial government. The registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses who work in hospitals and community care voted 56 per cent in fav...