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Human Resources
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Opposition accuses N.B. premier of failing to act on harassment allegations
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick’s official Opposition has accused Premier Brian Gallant of failing to act swiftly on allegations of harassment against the Speaker of the legislature, suggesting the Liberals were trying to cover up the matter. Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine…
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Random police checks should be banned: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
HALIFAX – Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is renewing his call for a ban on all random police street checks, saying the practice – sometimes known as carding – is a form of systemic racism. “People are being stopped because…
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New Brunswick premier suspends Speaker amid allegations of harassment
FREDERICTON – The Speaker of the New Brunswick legislature has been suspended from the Liberal caucus pending an investigation into allegations of harassment. Premier Brian Gallant announced Chris Collins’ suspension Thursday during a hastily arranged teleconference call with reporters, saying…
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Edmonton university recovers bulk of money lost in phishing attack
EDMONTON – An Alberta university which revealed last summer that it had been defrauded of $11.8 million in a so-called phishing attack says it has recovered more than 90 per cent of the funds. Edmonton’s MacEwan University says in a…
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Fired black janitors get new jobs, song of support from Joel Plaskett
HALIFAX – A group of black janitors who were fired after they claimed they were victims of racial discrimination have found new jobs, but supporters continue to draw attention to their situation. Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett performed at a…
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Nova Scotia to give up to 16 weeks unpaid leave to victims of domestic violence
HALIFAX – Victims of domestic violence in Nova Scotia would be able to take up to 16 continuous weeks of unpaid leave under legislation introduced Thursday by the Liberal government. Labour and Advanced Education Minister Labi Kousoulis said amendments…
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Workplace sexual harassment discussed at G7 meeting about workplace disruption
MONTREAL – Representatives from the world’s largest industrialized countries agreed that workplace sexual harassment must be addressed to deal with a problem faced by many working women, Canadian ministers said at the conclusion of a G7 meeting on Wednesday. Innovation…
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Right to disconnect talk picks up as popularity of workplace messaging apps rises
TORONTO – There’s growing chatter in North America about adopting right-to-disconnect laws to free workers from being tethered to their phones around the clock, but some labour experts say that while the digital demands of work in the 21st century…
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Report says kitchen staff walkout possible trigger for Saskatchewan prison riot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – A Correctional Service Canada report says a walkout by prisoners working in the kitchen could have been the catalyst for a riot at Saskatchewan Penitentiary that left one inmate dead and eight others in hospital. The…
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The Tipping Point?
The waves of workplace sexual misconduct show no signs of abating as a quick scan of today’s news headlines yielded yet more reports of such behaviour both in Canada’s civil service and private sector. Following the footsteps of Ontario Progressive…
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Secret Whispers
The sexual-harassment scandals that made waves in the United States and triggered the #MeToo movement last year has brought about the downfall of actors, movie producers, politicians and celebrity chefs alike. Now, the tsunami of workplace harassment has reached the…
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Safety at Work: What It Means to Employees
How many times you have heard “safety first” or “everything starts with safety”? I am pretty sure that we have all heard some variation of these phrases. As a safety professional myself, it does become challenging at times to know…
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More resources needed for strained inclusive education in Nova Scotia: report
HALIFAX – A teacher who co-authored an independent report on inclusive education in Nova Scotia says students with learning challenges cannot succeed under the current program, which is why more funding is needed to transform the province’s approach to education.…
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Black janitors fired days after revealing human rights complaint: union
HALIFAX – Dozens of people rallied outside a downtown Halifax office building Monday in support of a group of black janitors who were fired from their jobs after they revealed plans to file a human rights complaint based on allegations…
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Winnipeg city councillor in treatment for alcohol and drug abuse: paper
WINNIPEG – A long-standing member of Winnipeg city council who mysteriously disappeared from city hall in January has revealed he’s in rehab for alcoholism and drug abuse. Russ Wyatt, who represents Transcona, tells the Winnipeg Free Press newspaper he’s been…
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Black janitors allege racial discrimination, plan to file human rights complaint
HALIFAX – A group of black janitors at a Halifax office building is accusing the property manager and an incoming cleaning contractor of racial discrimination. The seven unionized workers of African descent who clean Founders Square say they are filing…
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Alberta judge wants changes to how peace officers handle unstable people
CALGARY – A judge is recommending changes to how well peace officers are armed and how they deal with mentally unstable people after the death of an Alberta officer in 2012. Judge Bruce Fraser oversaw a fatality inquiry into the…
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Corrections executive ignored concerns of director’s abusive behaviour: Watchdog
OTTAWA – A senior Correctional Service of Canada official is being called out by the federal public service watchdog for “gross mismanagement” over his handling of concerns over repeated abusive behaviour by a director. The findings stem from concerns raised…
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Political staffers split on whether harassment legislation will work: survey
OTTAWA – The Liberal government has proposed strict new rules to govern harassment in federal workplaces – including on Parliament Hill – but political staffers are split on whether the changes will make a difference. “Legislation is one thing,” wrote…
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University teachers group launches inquiry into case of outspoken Acadia prof
OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of University Teachers is launching an inquiry into the case of an outspoken East Coast professor under investigation following complaints over his polarizing views. The association says it has appointed a committee to review how…
