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  1. Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector

    Government of Canada to announce funding for manufacturers in the housing sector

  2. Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services

    Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Kalibrate’s gas pricing services July 24, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  3. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions July 22, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  4. Joint statement by Minister Ien and Minister Boissonnault on World Youth Skills Day

    The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, issued the following statement today on World Youth Skills Day:

  5. Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

    Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

  6. Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements

    Immunity and Leniency programs updated to include wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements June 19, 2024– GATINEAU,QC – Competition Bureau

  7. Competition Bureau continues its investigation into Amazon’s marketing practices

    Competition Bureau continues its investigation into Amazon’s marketing practices June 12, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  8. Competition Bureau advances investigations into Sobeys and Loblaw’s use of property controls

    Competition Bureau advances investigations into Sobeys and Loblaw’s use of property controls June 11, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

  9. Government of Canada announces investments to support skilled tradespeople in Quebec

    Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help the most vulnerable with stable housing. To encourage more people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and under-represented groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs, while ensuring apprentices are well-supported to develop the skills they need to take advantage of opportunities.

  10. Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada’s airlines industry

    Competition Bureau to study competition in Canada’s airlines industry May 27, 2024

  11. Minister Vandal announces a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg 

    Over $31 million of government funding to support economic reconciliation and revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

  12. Federal government to announce a new commitment to advancing economic reconciliation and the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal investments in the Southern Chiefs’ Organization in support of a First Nations-led urban development project to advance economic reconciliation and downtown revitalization.

  13. Pavages Maska Inc. to pay $100,000 for bid-rigging in the Granby region

    Pavages Maska Inc. to pay $100,000 for bid-rigging in the Granby region May 23, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  14. Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in Canada

    Opening Statement to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: State of Airline Competition in CanadaMay 9, 2024

  15. Maintenance of activities at CN/CPKC

    The Canada Industrial Relations Board is inviting the affected groups or organizations to file submissions in two referrals made by the Minister of Labour pursuant to section 87.4(5) of the Canada Labour Code

  16. Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit

    On May 9, 2024, Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux addressed attendees at Canada’s first-ever National Air Accessibility Summit.

  17. Release of 2023 Public Report

    Ottawa, Ontario (May 7, 2024) - The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2023 Public Report released today:

  18. Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Effective Communication in the Workplace

    As part of their Safety and Health Week celebration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free webinars focused on diversity, inclusion and effective communication in the workplace.

  19. Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025

    Competition Bureau to focus on leveraging new enforcement and promotion tools in 2024-2025 April 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  20. Statement by the Minister of Labour on the National Day of Mourning

    Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., issued the following statement marking the National Day of Mourning

  21. Commit to Workplace Safety on the National Day of Mourning

    On April 28, workplaces will come together to commemorate the National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring workers who have lost their lives, have been injured, or suffered an illness due to their work.

  22. Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra

    Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra April 23, 2024– GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  23. Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2024

    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market.

  24. Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

    Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

  25. Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

  26. Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses

    Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses

  27. Government of Canada launches new Employment Assistance Services funding stream to strengthen the vitality of official language minority communities

    Official language minority communities (OLMCs) enrich our linguistic heritage and play a vital role in strengthening Canada's workforce and economy. The Government of Canada continues to promote the economic vitality and well-being of individuals in these communities by ensuring that they have the supports they need to find employment and succeed in their careers.

  28. Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 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

  29. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  30. The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age

    The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau

  31. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green advantage through small- and medium-sized enterprises

    Over $1.6 million of PrairiesCan funding to support SMEs and grow the Green Economy in Manitoba

  32. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green economy

    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.

  33. Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger

    Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger February 26, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  34. Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba

    PrairiesCan and Provincial funding supports the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway.

  35. Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba

    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.

  36. A Message Worth Repeating: Take Action to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries

    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.

  37. New recruitment strategy will help address critical shortage of skilled trades across Atlantic Canada

    Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector.

  38. Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024

    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.

  39. Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns

    Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns February 5, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  40. Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable

    Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable January 18, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  41. Foreign Credentials Recognition Program

    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.

  42. Construction DJL Inc. to pay $1.5 million for bid-rigging on public contracts in Québec

    Construction DJL Inc. to pay $1.5 million for bid-rigging on public contracts in Québec January 15, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  43. Accessibility Standards Canada and ULSE collaborate on accessibility standards research and development

    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.

  44. Important amendments to modernize the Competition Act receive Royal Assent

    Important amendments to modernize the Competition Act receive Royal Assent December 18, 2023 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  45. Minister O’Regan and Employment Equity Act Review Task Force Chair to hold media availability on the Task Force’s final report

    Minister O’Regan and Employment Equity Act Review Task Force Chair to hold media availability on the Task Force’s final report

  46. Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising

    Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising December 5, 2023, GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  47. Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices

    Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices December 4, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

  48. TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market

    TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market November 21, 2023 – GATINEAU, (Quebec) – Competition Bureau

  49. Free Webinar Series on Mental Health in the Workplace

    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.

  50. Free Resources Available to Help Address Substance Use in the Trades

    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.