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  1. Five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, plead guilty to conspiracy related to social housing projects

    Five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, plead guilty to conspiracy related to social housing projects February 6, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  2. Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the North, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

    Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the North, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

  3. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the North, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

    Northern Manitoba is moving forward to become a global hub for trade in critical minerals. The Government of Canada is providing $45,384,634 to maintain rail connectivity and advance Indigenous economic reconciliation in Manitoba.

  4. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to secure affordable transportation in the north, and strengthen trade opportunities for Canada

    The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan will make a significant federal funding announcement that will enhance northern transportation, global trade, business development, Manitoba’s critical minerals industry, training and economic reconciliation.

  5. Competition Bureau issues report summarizing feedback on artificial intelligence and competition

    Competition Bureau issues report summarizing feedback on artificial intelligence and competition January 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  6. Penalties doubled compared to last year for non-compliant employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

    The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in Canada who misuse or abuse the TFW Program. Not only does this misuse impact the health and safety of temporary foreign workers, but it also hurts Canada’s economy and sets Canadian workers back.

  7. Government of Canada announces new Canada Service Corps volunteer service opportunities for up to 20,000 youth

    Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills.

  8. Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

    Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

  9. Competition Bureau sues Rogers for allegedly misleading claims about unlimited data

    The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Rogers Communications Inc., alleging they are falsely advertising their Infinite wireless phone plans as offering unlimited data.

  10. Competition Bureau reaches agreement with RONA to preserve competition in housing construction

    Competition Bureau reaches agreement with RONA to preserve competition in housing construction December 23, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  11. Accessibility Standards Canada publishes landmark standard on accessible employment

    Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) is pleased to announce today the release of the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard. This equity-based standard on accessibility has been officially approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

  12. Competition Bureau reaches agreement with TransAlta to preserve competition in wholesale electricity supply in Alberta

    Competition Bureau reaches agreement with TransAlta to preserve competition in wholesale electricity supply in Alberta November 14, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

  13. Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024 November 13, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  14. New Portal to Support Small and Medium-sized Businesses with Health and Safety 

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small businesses across Canada meet their health and safety responsibilities.

  15. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on the new guidance for market studies

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on the new guidance for market studies October 23, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  16. Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations

    Competition Bureau seeks information from market participants on property controls to advance investigations October 21, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC, Competition Bureau

  17. Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence

    Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence October 4, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  18. Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry

    Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry October 3, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  19. Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

  20. Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

    Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum September 10, 2024

  21. Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice

    Beware: your snow removal company could be walking on thin ice September 9, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  22. One-year sentence for Construction DJL executive who rigged bids for public contracts in Québec

    One-year sentence for Construction DJL executive who rigged bids for public contracts in Québec September 5, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  23. Government of Canada announces approval of provincial request for temporary freeze of low-wage occupations in Montréal under Temporary Foreign Worker Program

    The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when workers already in Canada are not able to fill job vacancies.

  24. Government of Canada invests to support skilled trades workers in the Ottawa Region

    Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock the country’s full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs.

  25. Government of Canada invests to support skilled trades workers in Toronto

    Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock the country’s full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs.

  26. Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September

    Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September July 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

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

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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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:

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

    Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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.

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

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

  37. 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

  38. 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.

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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.

  43. 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:

  44. 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.

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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.

  48. 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

  49. 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.

  50. 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