Canada has confirmed that the federal minimum wage will increase to $18.15 per hour on April 1, 2026, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. […]
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Federal public servants to be required back in the office at least four days a week later this year
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office rules for public servants later this year. Letters sent to federal workers say executives must be in the […]
Union urges diversification at Thunder Bay paper mill after newsprint shutdown
Union leaders say Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper could shift to making other paper products after it stops producing newsprint, but they say help from […]
Unemployment climbs to 6.8% in December even as jobs are added
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canada’s unemployment rate rose in December as more people started looking for work, even though the economy added jobs. The […]
Ontario’s new pay transparency law takes effect, reshaping how employers hire
Job postings in Ontario must now include pay ranges, giving job seekers a clearer idea of what a position pays before they apply. The change […]
Canada’s Jobless Rate Drops to 6.5% as Hiring Surge Exceeds Forecasts
Canada’s economy added 54,000 jobs in November, much more than experts predicted. This pushed the unemployment rate down to 6.5 per cent from 6.9 per […]
Canada Post, postal workers reach tentative deal after two years of tense talks
Canada Post and the union representing thousands of mail carriers say they’ve reached agreements in principle after two years of difficult negotiations. The Canadian Union […]
Canada Post union shifts from nationwide strike to rotating walkouts
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers says it will move from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning — a change […]
Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage Starting October 2025
Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase in October 2025 Starting October 1, 2025, workers in Ontario will see a pay raise as the province increases its […]