Why Canadian Bosses Prefer Hiring Foreign Workers
A peer-reviewed study reveals temporary foreign workers accept lower pay and longer hours, impacting domestic wages. Explore the data and economic consequences.
Category : Labor Markets
Public sector union PSAC sued by suspended executives
Canada's largest public service union, PSAC, faces three lawsuits from component union leaders suspended after opposing a 2023 labour deal. Plaintiffs seek millions in damages and reinstatement.
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.
Industrial Accident Injures Worker at Toronto Construction Site
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
Ontario's New Pay Transparency Rules to Shake Up Market
Experts predict Ontario's new pay transparency regulations will significantly impact hiring and wages. Learn how these rules could reshape the province's labour landscape.
3+ Unemployed for Every Job Vacancy in Canada, October Data Shows
New data reveals a challenging Canadian labour market, with more than three unemployed individuals for every job opening in October. Explore the details and implications for the economy.
Pasta dinner for locked-out Titan Tool workers in Tecumseh
Tecumseh's deputy mayor delivered a hot pasta meal to workers locked out at Titan Tool. A local act of solidarity highlights the human impact of the ongoing labour dispute.
Union exec sues PSAC over alleged bogus pay scheme
A sidelined union president is suing PSAC, alleging a scheme allowed staff to get extra pay without membership approval. Get the full story on the legal battle and financial irregularities.
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.
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.
Second STM strike begins in Montreal
Montreal's public transit faces a second strike as professional staff join maintenance workers in walkout. Details on the escalating labour dispute impacting commuters.
Toronto teen worker injured in meat grinder accident
A 19-year-old female worker in Toronto is hospitalized with serious injuries after her hand became caught in a meat grinder. The Ministry of Labour is investigating the industrial incident.
U.S. Job Growth Slows as Unemployment Rises to 4.6%
U.S. job market momentum fades with 64,000 November jobs, rising unemployment, and delayed data due to government shutdown. AI and policy uncertainty weigh on hiring.
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.
GM CAMI layoffs hit 1,200 workers before holidays
Over 1,200 workers at GM's CAMI plant in Ingersoll face a devastating holiday season as layoffs force tough decisions. Couples at the plant are hit with a 'double' financial blow.
STM bus drivers, metro operators vote to accept new contract
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
Air Transat Pilots Issue Strike Notice, Flights Suspended
Air Transat pilots, represented by ALPA, have issued a 72-hour strike notice. Flight suspensions will begin Monday, disrupting holiday travel plans. Details on the labour dispute and passenger impact.
Air Transat pilots issue 72-hour strike notice
Air Transat pilots have served a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight suspensions. The airline calls the action 'premature' as negotiations continue. Read the latest on the labour dispute.
Air Transat Pilots Issue Strike Notice, Flights Cancelled
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight cancellations starting Monday. The union and airline clash over contract talks as the busy holiday season begins. Learn about the impact and what comes next.
Air Transat Pilots Issue Strike Notice, Flights to Suspend
Air Transat is preparing to halt operations after its pilots' union issued a 72-hour strike notice, threatening holiday travel disruptions. The airline calls union demands 'unreasonable.'
Air Transat Pilots Issue Strike Notice, Flights to Suspend
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, threatening flight suspensions as early as Wednesday. Learn about the potential travel disruptions and the key issues in the negotiations.
Air Transat Pilots Issue Strike Notice, Flights Suspended
Air Transat pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to flight suspensions starting Monday. The union voted 99% in favour of a strike mandate. Get the latest details.
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.
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.
New union strike hits Montreal STM transit system
Montreal's public transit faces further disruption as a new union announces strike action. Get the latest details on the labour dispute affecting STM services.
UCP ignored safety rules after care worker killing: union
CUPE Alberta accuses the UCP government of failing to act on a judge's safety recommendations following the 2019 murder of care worker Deborah Onwu. Read why unions demand change.
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.
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