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Human Resources
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Canadian military seeks to reassure allies as legalized marijuana draws near
OTTAWA – The Canadian Armed Forces has sought to reassure allies about the pending legalization of marijuana amid questions in other capitals about the potential impact on future military operations. The outreach follows last week’s release of a new military…
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Unifor video that names, shames replacement workers sparks debate
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.- A union video that identifies replacement workers who crossed the picket line during an ongoing lockout in Gander, N.L., has prompted a debate over the ethics of naming and shaming such workers. The minute-long video titled “meet…
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First Nation wants inquiry into racism, assaults linked to hydro development
WINNIPEG – A northern Manitoba First Nation is calling for a provincial inquiry into racism, discrimination and violence linked to hydroelectric development on its territory. York Factory First Nation Chief Leroy Constant said Premier Brian Pallister should order an inquiry…
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Man arrested for allegedly poisoning co worker at Toronto car dealership
Toronto police say they’ve charged a BMW dealership employee for allegedly filling a co-worker’s water bottle with engine coolant. Police say an employee of the dealership took a sip of his water bottle and realized that what he was drinking…
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Duncan’s working group hopes to balance gender scale in Canadian sports
TORONTO – A step in the right direction, but still a drop in the bucket. Laval University professor Guylaine Demers applauded the recent hirings of Hayley Wickenheiser and Tamara Tatham by Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment Ltd., but points out…
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Canadian military issues guidelines for recreational marijuana to troops
OTTAWA – The Canadian Forces are placing limits on when military personnel can use recreational marijuana once it becomes legal, with the restrictions based largely on service members’ jobs and current or upcoming missions. Supervisors are also being given directions…
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Manitoba university faculty members investigated for sexual assault, harassment
WINNIPEG – Students heading for classes at the University of Manitoba on Wednesday were greeted with word that there are currently five investigations at the institution into alleged sexual assaults and harassment, all involving faculty members. U of M president…
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Quebec securities regulator helping companies disclose exposure to modern slavery
MONTREAL – Quebec’s securities regulator is offering to help public companies disclose their exposure to modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking and child labour. The Autorite des marches financiers says Canadian companies could be exposed directly or indirectly to…
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‘Second class citizens:’ Grand chief says racism ongoing at Manitoba Hydro
WINNIPEG – Indigenous people continue to suffer from racism connected to hydroelectric development in northern Manitoba, the grand chief for the area said two weeks after a review found abuse and violence dating back to the 1960s. “Our people have…
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Travellers complain about rude, disrespectful Canadian border officers
The Canada Border Services Agency faced more than 100 founded complaints from travellers last year, including allegations of racism and rudeness – and one instance of a woman alleging a border officer yelled at her while she was in medical…
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Liberals eye closer look at ‘right to disconnect’ in labour rule revamp: report
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are considering whether a reshaping of federal labour standards should include giving workers the right to ignore their job-related emails at home. The idea of putting into law a “right to disconnect” is one of…
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Legault evaluating police protection for candidate who was victim of threats
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Francois Legault is considering whether to offer police protection to one of his candidates who recently received threats. Legault says ex-Montreal police spokesman Ian Lafreniere needs to be protected. Election campaign-style posters with an image of…
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The Art of Happiness
The suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have dominated headlines weeks after the news broke. Their suicides are confounding on two levels: firstly, these were two successful, wealthy and famous people. Secondly, it reminds us of how little we…
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New survey sheds light on Me Too movement in Canadian workplaces
TORONTO – In the wake of the Me Too movement – sparked by sexual misconduct allegations surrounding Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein and dozens of other prominent men – a spotlight has been placed on workplace behaviour and the equal treatment…
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The corporate climb: Stalled progress for women in Canadian C suites
TORONTO – None of Canada’s TSX 60 companies were headed by a woman and two-thirds did not include a single woman among top earners during their latest fiscal year, reveals a Canadian Press analysis of corporate Canada’s highest ranks. Despite…
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B.C. firefighters repeatedly impeded by recreational boaters on Okanagan Lake
KELOWNA, B.C. – Though nearby wildfires are still wreaking havoc on the area, boaters on British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake continue to enjoy the best of a B.C. summer – and that’s causing problems for firefighters working in the area. Glen…
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Retired firefighter sues Halifax fire services, alleging racial discrimination
HALIFAX – A retired firefighter in Nova Scotia is suing Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, saying he was ridiculed and passed over for a position because of his race. Court documents show George Cromwell of Dartmouth, N.S., filed a notice…
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Political parties split on committee decision in speaker harassment complaint
FREDERICTON – A legislative committee in New Brunswick has made a decision on what action to take in respect to harassment allegations against Speaker Chris Collins, but details are being withheld and the vote was far from unanimous. The Legislature…
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Former Manitoba Liberal staffer loses human rights complaint over firing
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Human Rights Commission has dismissed a complaint from a former political staffer who said she lost her job and was discriminated against because of mental illness. A commission board says Elizabeth Gonsalves received severance pay and…
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Ousted president of B.C. Nurses’ Union sues for damages and to get job back
VANCOUVER – The former president of the B.C. Nurses’ Union is suing to get her job back after she says she was fired amid false allegations of bullying. Gayle Duteil’s statement of claim filed Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court says…