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Human Resources
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Liberals rolling out new measures to protect migrant workers, newcomers
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is rolling out several new measures to protect vulnerable migrant workers and immigrants living in Canada. Starting next week, temporary foreign workers who find themselves in abusive job situations in Canada will be able to…
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Unions launch hotline for actors and performers to report harassment
TORONTO – The unions representing Canada’s performers and directors are launching a hotline for reporting incidents of sexual harassment, violence and other types of inappropriate workplace behaviour. ACTRA and the Directors Guild of Canada say the line will offer support…
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Tax Court ruling says defrauded foreign workers in Quebec eligible for EI
MONTREAL – Advocates are hailing a recent Tax Court of Canada decision that recognizes the rights of migrant workers in Quebec to qualify for employment insurance even if they don’t have a valid work permit. The decision rendered this month…
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Former Whitecaps player ‘optimistic’ after meeting about alleged harassment
VANCOUVER – A woman who spoke out about alleged harassment and bullying by a former coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps says she’s thankful and optimistic about potential change after meeting with the club’s owners. Ciara McCormack says last week’s meeting…
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Police watchdog launches investigation into leadership of Durham Regional force
A police watchdog has launched a full investigation into an Ontario force and its board after a preliminary probe found “potential” criminal activity and a “crisis in confidence” among its leadership. The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has appointed an administrator…
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Four charged in human trafficking probe that freed alleged ‘modern day slaves’
BARRIE, Ont. – Provincial police say four people have been charged in a human trafficking investigation that freed dozens of alleged “modern-day slaves” in Barrie, Ont., earlier this year. Investigators had announced in February that they had freed 43 people…
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Ousted Saskatchewan NDP MP Erin Weir not running in the next federal election
REGINA – A Saskatchewan MP who has been sitting as an Independent following his ouster from the NDP caucus says he will be not be running in October’s federal election. Erin Weir, the member for Regina-Lewvan, issued a statement Tuesday…
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Preliminary phase of Lionel Desmond inquiry begins in Nova Scotia
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. – An inquiry begins its investigation today into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than two years ago in Nova Scotia. The provincial government promised the inquiry in December 2017,…
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‘Harsh,’ ‘disrespectful,’ but no bullying in WADA case
MONTREAL – Witnesses saw tears in Beckie Scott’s eyes following a meeting in which one man called her attitude “victimistic” and another questioned whether the athletes’ committee she led even needed to exist. In the end, investigators looking into the…
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Saskatchewan introduces five day paid leave for domestic violence victims
REGINA – Saskatchewan will be offering paid leave to victims of domestic and sexual violence who require time off from work. The government has introduced and passed legislation that it expects to take effect later this month. The change means…
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Nova Scotia human rights board awards over $600,000 for racist discrimination
HALIFAX – A human rights board has ordered the City of Halifax to pay almost $600,000 in damages after a former bus mechanic suffered racist discrimination. Last year, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission board of inquiry in the case…
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Halifax police, RCMP say they won’t offer formal apology for street checks
HALIFAX – A formal police apology for street checks isn’t in the immediate offing for Halifax’s black community, despite a request from the city’s civilian police oversight body. Both Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP have confirmed in written responses…
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Whitecaps supporters groups continue protests over abuse, #harassment allegations
VANCOUVER – Some soccer fans say an apology from the Vancouver Whitecaps is a step forward, but are still calling for the club to further address allegations of bullying and harassment by a former coach. Two of the team’s supporters…
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‘Muzzle and constrain’: Lawyer challenges limits on inquiry into Desmond deaths
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Justice Department is trying to muzzle the inquiry into the death of an Afghan war veteran who killed his family and himself more than two years ago, a senior lawyer says. “Unfairly stifling access to justice…
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RCMP steps up traffic enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety
Richmond, B.C. (May 13, 2019) — The RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Road Safety Unit is partnering with the Work Zone Safety Alliance and WorkSafeBC to raise awareness about the risks workers face while working on or alongside the road.…
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Manitoba government employee survey shows fewer people satisfied with work
WINNIPEG – A new survey says less than 40 per cent of Manitoba civil servants feel as though they are valued employees. The 2018 employment engagement survey shows a significant decline in the number of people feeling satisfied with their…
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Saskatoon assault trial hears punches, kicks, consistent with police training
SASKATOON – A former Saskatoon police officer accused of assaulting the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a lengthy high-speed chase has testified he was following his training during the takedown. Jarett Gelowitz, who is 32, took the stand…
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Systemic change needed to address suicide among physicians in Canada: doctors
VANCOUVER – Dr. Sarah Tulk remembers feeling hopeless while training as a resident, her energy sapped by the demands of a job that had her working 24 hours and more straight, until the depression that set in had her thinking…
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RCMP not fully prepared for active shooters five years after Moncton: auditor
OTTAWA – The RCMP isn’t sure that all its officers have access to the rifles and body armour they need to respond to an active shooter, almost five years after three Mounties were gunned down in New Brunswick, Canada’s auditor…
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Ontario to expand use of mobile crisis teams to help first responders
TORONTO – Ontario is planning to expand the use of mobile crisis intervention teams that help first responders, and increase mental health supports in schools. Health Minister Christine Elliott highlighted an investment today of $174 million this year from her…