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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. UPDATE: Minister O’Regan to take questions from media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code

    UPDATE: Minister O’Regan to take questions from media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code

  5. A fork in the river: making the right choices for Canadians

    Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall ConferenceOttawa, OntarioOctober 26, 2021

  6. Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business

    Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business October 26, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

  7. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance October 25, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

  8. Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

    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.

  9. Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives 

    Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives

  10. Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

    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.

  11. Backgrounder: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

    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.

  12. Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

    Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

  13. Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect temporary foreign workers

    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.

  14. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Compliance Regime

    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.

  15. Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

    Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

  16. Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate

    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.

  17. Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

    Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

  18. NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada

    NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada August 17, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  19. Minister Sudds announces over 5,000 projects funded under the Community Services Recovery Fund

    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.

  20. Helping more Canadians build careers in skilled trades 

    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.

  21. Cutting red tape for employers who protect temporary foreign workers

    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.

  22. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot

    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.

  23. Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger

    Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  24. Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry

    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

  25. Health and Safety Innovations Help Address the Changing World of Work at National Forum

    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.

  26. Competition Bureau preserves competition in supply of retail fuel in western Canada

    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.

  27. Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence

    Backgrounder – Funding for five organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to prevent and address gender-based violence.

  28. Free Handbook on Climate Change and its Impact on the Workplace

    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.

  29. Government of Canada invests in youth to build a stronger Canada

    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.

  30. Minister Marci Ien announces volunteer service opportunities for youth through Canada Service Corps

    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).

  31. Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

    Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

  32. Competition Bureau makes recommendations to promote competition in Canada’s grocery industry

    Competition Bureau makes recommendations to promote competition in Canada’s grocery industry June 27, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  33. Competition Bureau advises the CRTC on promoting wholesale internet competition

    Competition Bureau advises the CRTC on promoting wholesale internet competition June 22, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  34. Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing following release of Retail Grocery Market Study report

    Competition Bureau to hold technical briefing following release of Retail Grocery Market Study reportJune 22, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  35. CNSC statement on the Federal Court decision to uphold pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing of workers in safety-critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities

    The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is pleased to confirm that on June 6, 2023, the Federal Court endorsed the Commission’s move to require pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing of workers in safety-critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities, as mandated by CNSC regulatory document REGDOC-2.2.4, Fitness for Duty, Volume II: Managing Alcohol and Drug Use.

  36. Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres

    Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Dominion Lending Centres May 19, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  37. Why Canada needs an urgent competition upgrade

    Why Canada needs an urgent competition upgradeSpeechRemarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionAnnual Conference of the Canadian Chapter of the International Institute of Communications (IIC Canada)Ottawa, ONMay 16, 2023(As prepared for delivery)

  38. Release of 2022 Public Report

    The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2022 Public Report released today.

  39. Thousands of great work opportunities now available through Canada Summer Jobs for youth

    As the warmer months approach, many young Canadians will be looking to secure meaningful work experiences for the summer. A summer job can serve as a valuable stepping stone to a successful career. Not only does it allow a young person to build work experience and develop new skills, it puts money in their pocket to cover expenses, save for the future, or fund further education.

  40. Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2023

    Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) for youth is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a federal commitment to help young people gain employment information, skills and experience. The Strategy aims to support young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, as they transition into the labour market.

  41. The government responds to the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s strike action 

    The government responds to the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s strike action

  42. Essential Services

    During a labour disruption, an essential service of the Government of Canada is a service necessary for the safety or security of the public, or a segment of the public, at any time.

  43. PSAC’s bargaining demands and  the Public Interest Commission’s path to a settlement

    PSAC’s bargaining demands and the Public Interest Commission’s path to a settlement

  44. Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Community, Inclusion, and Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

    Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Community, Inclusion, and Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

  45. 2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

    2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

  46. Scholarship Opportunity for Women Studying Occupational Health and Safety

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2023 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award.

  47. Speakers Highlight the Changing World of Work at National Forum in Halifax 

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will host Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work (Forum), September 26-27, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

  48. Government extends temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program  

    Canada’s economic recovery and critical labour shortages in key sectors are driving higher demand for workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In response, the Government of Canada is taking a balanced approach to improving the program, with measures designed to respond to emerging labour market needs while also protecting Canadian workers.

  49. Minister O’Regan releases the What We Heard Report on Developing Greater Labour Protections for Gig Workers 

    Every day, more and more Canadian workers are taking on gig work—casual work arrangements involving specific and often one-off tasks, frequently through digital platforms.

  50. Federal minimum wage rising to $16.65 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.