2025's Key Employment Law Lessons for Canadian Businesses
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt reveals how the balance of power shifted in Canadian workplaces in 2025, with courts siding decisively with employees on termination, remote work, and more.
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Canadian Hiring Slows in 2026, Skills Gap a Major Hurdle
A new survey reveals Canadian companies are scaling back hiring plans for early 2026, with a growing skills mismatch posing the biggest challenge. Discover the key trends shaping the labour market.
Legal traps of remote work and how employers can avoid them
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines four disciplined practices for Canadian employers to legally manage remote workers, reassert control, and avoid costly settlements.
VSO Case Triggers Workplace NDA Debate in Canada
Sexual assault allegations at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra are fueling a critical national conversation about the use of non-disclosure agreements in employment law. Learn about the case and the push for reform.
Holiday Terminations: A Legal and Financial Risk
Canadian employment lawyer Howard Levitt explains why dismissing staff before or during the holidays is not only inhumane but also exposes employers to significant legal liability and bad faith damages.
Canadian economy shrinks 0.3% in October, biggest drop since 2022
The Canadian economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in October 2025, the largest monthly decline in almost three years. Get the full analysis on the widespread sectoral weakness.
U.S. Army to Limit Blind Vendor Contracting Preference
The U.S. Army plans to limit a longstanding preference for blind vendors in dining hall contracts, a move critics call part of a broader attack on programs for underrepresented workers. Learn the details and potential legal challenges.
Wasaga Beach Hiring 60+ Summer Jobs Now
Wasaga Beach is now hiring for over 60 seasonal positions for the 2025 summer season. Learn about the available roles and how to apply for your dream summer job in Ontario.
How to Avoid Becoming a Return-to-Office Casualty
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines a strategic roadmap for Canadian remote workers to legally enforce their work-from-home arrangements and avoid constructive dismissal.
Canada partners with Coveo to boost AI, government efficiency
The Government of Canada partners with tech firm Coveo to enhance AI capabilities and public sector efficiency. Chair Louis Tétu discusses the deal's impact on innovation and service delivery.
Kitchener hiring 200+ students for summer jobs
The City of Kitchener is preparing to hire more than 200 students for temporary summer positions in 2026. Applications open soon for these valuable work experience opportunities.
Labour Shortage Ends as Job Vacancies Keep Falling in Canada
Statistics Canada reports a continued decline in job vacancies, with openings dropping 2.8% in Q3 2025. Explore the shift from labour shortage to job shortage and what it means for the economy.
200 Conestoga College employees lose jobs before holidays
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time positions just before the holiday break. Get the full details on this significant workforce reduction in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Canadian Private Sector Unionization Drops to 15%
New data reveals a stark divide in Canadian unionization, with public sector workers five times more likely to be unionized. Explore the trends reshaping labour.
Nurse's Legal Fight for Sex-Segregated Change Rooms
Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie's suspension and legal battle after objecting to a transgender colleague in the female change room. Her fight highlights ongoing conflicts over women's sex-based rights.
Ex-casino security manager files wrongful dismissal lawsuit
A former security manager is suing a Winnipeg casino, alleging wrongful dismissal. The case highlights employment disputes in Manitoba's gaming sector. Learn the details of the legal claim.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
U.S. gains 64,000 jobs, unemployment rate 4.6%
The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, but revised figures show a loss of 105,000 in October. The unemployment rate remains at 4.6%. Get the latest labour market analysis.
Canadian youth compete in crowded job market for experience
Young Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to secure early career experience in a saturated labour market. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the future.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
Federal DEI bureaucracy costs $75M annually, critics call for cuts
Columnist Jerry Agar argues Canada's federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have succeeded and the bloated bureaucracy, costing over $75 million yearly, should be dismantled. Read the analysis.
Geotab Expands Sourcewell Contract for Public Sector
Geotab broadens its Sourcewell and Canoe Procurement contracts, adding video telematics, asset tracking, and data analytics to help Canadian public agencies optimize fleets and infrastructure.
Windsor's Job Gains: Sustainable or a Rollercoaster?
Windsor's employment landscape shows promising growth, but experts question its long-term stability. We analyze the factors behind the surge and the challenges ahead for the local economy.
Alberta unemployment rate plunges to 6.5% in job surge
Alberta's unemployment rate plummeted from 7.8% to 6.5% in November, marking the largest monthly drop outside a pandemic since 1976. Over 28,000 new jobs were created.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Canada's Employment Outlook Brightens as 2025 Ends
Statistics Canada reports stronger-than-expected job growth for November 2025, driven by key sectors. Analysts see a positive trend emerging for the Canadian labour market.
Alberta records largest employment gain in Canada last month
Alberta gained more jobs than any other province in September 2025, but its unemployment rate remains higher than the national average. Explore the latest labour market data from Statistics Canada.
Windsor-Essex Sets Record-High Employment Numbers
Windsor-Essex celebrates a historic employment high as the local job market rebounds strongly, fueled by investment stability. Discover the numbers and the driving forces behind this economic turnaround.
Momentum Winter Market Showcases 30 Calgary Entrepreneurs
Calgary's Momentum community economic development group hosts its annual Winter Market, featuring 30 graduates from its Self-Employment program. Discover local businesses.
Vancouver business council flags public vs. private sector growth gap
The Vancouver business council highlights a persistent economic concern: the stark contrast between public and private sector job growth in the region. Read the full analysis.
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