Employer News

The Canada News Centre offers you quick access to the employer news of the day.
  1. Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs
  2. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  3. The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau
  4. Over $1.6 million of PrairiesCan funding to support SMEs and grow the Green Economy in Manitoba
  5. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises to meet the growing demand for green and sustainable products.
  6. Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger February 26, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  7. PrairiesCan and Provincial funding supports the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway.
  8. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba will announce support to the Arctic Gateway Group for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway.
  9. On International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness (RSI) Day, February 29, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is reminding workplaces to take action to prevent one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Canada.
  10. Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector.
  11. Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work.
  12. Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns February 5, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  13. Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable January 18, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  14. As Canada’s health care sector continues to face labour shortages, the demand for qualified workers to fill vacancies continues to grow. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and continues to take steps to address them by investing in projects that will help provide internationally educated professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s health care sector. To help with this, a call for proposals was announced in December 2022 resulting in an investment of up to $86 million in 15 projects for the Foreign Credentials Recognition (FCR) Program. The successful projects were eligible to receive a minimum of $500,000, up to a maximum of $10M in investments.
  15. Construction DJL Inc. to pay $1.5 million for bid-rigging on public contracts in Québec January 15, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  16. Today, Accessibility Standards Canada and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It aims to improve the coordination between both organizations and help influence accessibility standards across Canada and the United States of America.
  17. Important amendments to modernize the Competition Act receive Royal Assent December 18, 2023 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  18. Minister O’Regan and Employment Equity Act Review Task Force Chair to hold media availability on the Task Force’s final report
  19. Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising December 5, 2023, GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
  20. Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices December 4, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau
  21. TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market November 21, 2023 – GATINEAU, (Quebec) – Competition Bureau
  22. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will be presenting a free, four-part webinar series to help employers implement mental health programs in their workplace.
  23. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources in partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), to help employers in Canada create awareness about substance use and reducing stigma.
  24. UPDATE: Minister O’Regan to take questions from media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code
  25. Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall ConferenceOttawa, OntarioOctober 26, 2021
  26. Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business October 26, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau
  27. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance October 25, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau
  28. When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.
  29. Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives
  30. Canadian youth are among the brightest and hardest working in the world, and they are focused on building a better future for themselves and their communities. To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.
  31. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of 12 federal departments and agencies delivering the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) as part of a horizontal Government of Canada initiative.
  32. Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity
  33. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) plays an important role in Canada’s economy, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.
  34. Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.
  35. Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate
  36. The Canada Employment Insurance Commission today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2024 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.66 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.32 for employers who pay 1.4 times the employee rate.
  37. Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace
  38. NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada August 17, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  39. Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital tools.
  40. Skilled workers are the engine that drives Canada’s economy and it needs more skilled trades workers to continue building industries in every corner of the country. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for these jobs. The Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure Canadians have access to the high-quality apprenticeship training they need to get into these good, in-demand and well-paying careers.
  41. With growing labour and skills shortages across the country, many Canadian employers are struggling to fill jobs that are essential to their operations. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from abuse.
  42. The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.
  43. Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  44. Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
  45. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will highlight a diverse lineup of health and safety innovations and tools at Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work, September 26-27, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  46. The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Shell Canada Limited and its affiliates, including Canadian Mobility Services Limited, to resolve competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of 56 retail gas stations from Sobeys Capital Incorporated in western Canada.
  47. Backgrounder – Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence.
  48. To help workplaces prepare for potential challenges and impacts climate change can have on their workers and the work they do, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has published a free Climate Change: Workplace Impacts handbook.
  49. When young people learn, work and succeed, Canada thrives. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.
  50. Getting involved and giving back to communities through youth volunteer opportunities is a fantastic way to build leadership skills, grow personal and professional networks, and impact local communities in a positive way. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in volunteer service opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps (CSC).