Employer News

1. New hub for artists living with disabilities in Calgary receives federal support

   Calgary’s art scene will be more vibrant and inclusive with a new space for the National accessArts Centre (NaAC). The Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) will provide a sustainable space for artists living with disabilities to shine.

2. Minister Duguid announces federal investments in support of Manitoba’s Francophone and bilingual communities

   The Government of Canada is providing more than $1.5M to support the economic growth of Manitoba’s Francophone and bilingual communities

3. Canada Summer Jobs: 70,000 new job opportunities for youth on the way this summer

   For many young people, a summer job is a key milestone on their path to a successful future. It allows them to learn new skills, build confidence and explore their career interests, all while putting money in their pockets to help pay for education and living expenses. That is why the Government of Canada supports thousands of meaningful summer jobs for youth each year through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.

4. Government of Canada launches the next phase of the National Skilled Trades advertising campaign to promote careers in the skilled trades

   Canada’s economy relies on skilled tradespeople. We need workers who are ready and willing to build the country’s housing supply and grow our clean economy. Yet, demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating a demand for more skilled trades workers, and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in these in-demand professions.

5. Government of Canada to announce support for healthcare workers

   The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Toronto to announce funding to address labour shortages in critical sectors through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

6. Increasing the federal minimum wage starting April 1, 2025

   Strong economies invest in their workforce and the hard-working people that make them run. Resilient economies ensure that workers have the tools and supports they need to not only get ahead, but stay there.

7. Government of Canada boosts funding to help 1,600 youth across Canada overcome barriers to employment

   Canada’s youth are motivated and eager to join the workforce. Yet, many continue to encounter barriers to employment that hinder their financial success and personal growth. That is why the Government of Canada creates job and training opportunities for youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming, including through the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy (YESS).

8. Program overview

   The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.

9. Competition Bureau and UK Competition and Markets Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation

   Competition Bureau and UK Competition and Markets Authority sign Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation February 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

10. Labour Market Ministers Prepare to Respond to Potential Tariff Impacts

    The Forum of Labour Market Ministers met virtually yesterday for discussions as all governments prepare an appropriate response to mitigate the impacts of potential U.S. tariffs on the workforce.

11. Government of Canada helps youth overcome barriers to employment

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Winnipeg to announce new funding to help youth find and keep good jobs.

12. World-class Manitoba attractions receive a boost from the Government of Canada

    PrairiesCan invests $1.85 million in nine local projects to strengthen tourism and cultural experiences across Manitoba

13. Backgrounder: World-class attractions in Manitoba receive federal support

    These nine projects, announced today, highlight the growing potential of tourism and cultural initiatives helping drive economic development in communities across Manitoba.

14. Minister Duguid to announce federal investments in Manitoba’s tourism sector

    The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal funding in support of tourism and cultural initiatives that will drive economic development across Manitoba.

15. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to establish leading-edge aircraft engine testing facility in Calgary

    Government of Canada funding of $180 million enables the Calgary International Airport to play a vital role in the transition to newer, lower emission aircraft engines

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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.

22. 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.

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

    Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals

24. 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.

25. 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

26. 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).

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

35. Copyright Board of Canada joins Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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

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

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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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:

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

    Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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.