Employer News

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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).

20. Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

    Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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

26. 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)

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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

33. 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

34. 2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

    2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. Free Webinar Explores How Climate Change Affects the Workplace

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is hosting a free webinar, Climate Change: Workplace Impacts to explore how climate change affects both our physical and mental health and safety in the workplace.

41. Government of Canada invests in training for information and communication technology workers

    Canada is home to world-class information and communication technology (ICT) talent in research and development and in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and virtual reality.

42. Government of Canada invests in training for workers in a net-zero economy

    Supporting our economy for future generations will mean supporting the creation of jobs and positioning Canadians to take advantage of new opportunities.

43. Focus on Prevention for International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness (RSI) Day

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is reminding workplaces to use International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day (RSI Day) on February 28, 2023, as an opportunity to raise awareness about these injuries and share prevention methods. 

44. Upgrades to Stone Hearth Bakery help nourish community

    New equipment improves product quality, increases production, and creates inclusive employment opportunities

45. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Halifax

    Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Halifax

46. Minister O’Regan to highlight Canada’s work to create fair, safe and equitable work environments as part of the launch of M-POWER

    Minister O’Regan to highlight Canada’s work to create fair, safe and equitable work environments as part of the launch of M-POWER

47. 10 days of paid sick leave now in force for nearly 1 million federally regulated workers across Canada

    Last year, the Government of Canada committed to providing 10 days of paid sick leave for workers in the federally regulated private sector. Access to paid sick leave keeps workers safe while ensuring that they do not lose pay— because no one should have to choose between staying home when they're sick or paying their bills.

48. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made a statement about Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19, 202.2

49. $10-a-day child care becoming a reality for families in Nunavut in December 2022

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long waitlists and a lack of child care options. Now, more than ever, increased access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care is crucial to meet the needs of children and make life more affordable for families across Canada.

50. Minister Qualtrough visits training centre developing Canada’s next generation of skilled workers

    The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy. Few industries are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades.