Category Archives: Labour
Charan Gill, labour and human rights pioneer in British Columbia, dies at 84
LANGLEY, B.C. — A longtime labour and human rights leader in British Columbia has died. The family of Charan Gill say he died in hospital on Feb. 2, following a battle with cancer. Gill was 84. Born in Hong Kong and raised in
Child labour behind every Canadian’s grocery haul, and it may get worse: World Vision
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A World Vision report warns Canadians could be contributing to child labour with every grocery trip.The “Risky Goods” report estimates more than $3.7 billion in goods involved child labour in 2019 – a 63 per cent increase
Union alleges systemic harassment, discrimination at Veterans Affairs
OTTAWA — One of the unions representing workers at Veterans Affairs Canada is sounding the alarm over what it alleges is widespread harassment and discrimination within the department.The Union of Veterans Affairs Employees says it surveyed more than 3...
Fishing and agriculture sectors worried new travel rules will impact foreign workers
FREDERICTON — Fishing and farming associations in Atlantic Canada that rely on temporary foreign workers say they are worried new travel rules could have a big impact on their operations. Canadian airlines last week agreed to suspend commercial flights...
Liberals waive one-week waiting period for employment insurance benefits
OTTAWA — The federal government is temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for employment insurance benefits.The decision essentially means that applicants will be able to start their claims and receive benefits immediately should they apply for ...
Heritage Ministry reviewing workplace harassment probe at Canadian Museum of History
OTTAWA — The Heritage Ministry says it’s reviewing the results of an independent investigation into harassment allegations at the Canadian Museum of History. The ministry revealed no details, citing the Privacy Act in guarding specific complaints and t...
Most minorities disproportionately dropped from civil service hiring process: audit
OTTAWA — A new report says Black Canadians and people from most other minority groups tend to disproportionately lose out on federal civil service jobs they apply for compared with other Canadians. The audit report on the representation of employment e...
Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in the way COVID-19 pandemic
Opposition urges Liberal government to push back against Biden’s Buy American plan
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — The Opposition Conservatives are urging the federal government to push back on President Joe Biden's protectionist Buy American plan. B.C. MP Tracy Gray, the party's international trade critic, says expressions of disappointment...
If Canada can survive four years of Trump, it can navigate the new Buy American: PM
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — If Canada was able to navigate Donald Trump's four years of bilateral bluster, it can surely find safe harbour from the protectionist measures of his Democratic successor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Tuesday. Joe Bid...