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Human Resources
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Defence proposals sought to provide more protection and security for Canadians
CALGARY – Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has put out a call for proposals aimed at dealing with defence and security threats. Sajjan was at the University of Calgary to announce the first 16 proposals identified as a priority under the…
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Chilliwack school trustee facing human rights complaint for LGBTQ comments
VANCOUVER – A Chilliwack school trustee is facing a human rights complaint for controversial comments he has made about gender identity and sexual orientation. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and Chilliwack Teachers’ Association allege in their joint complaint that trustee Barry…
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‘A traumatic stressful event:’ Alberta wildfire took toll on park staff
The pain would have been excruciating for two female black bears found in Waterton Lakes National Park after the Kenow Mountain wildfire tore through the rugged mountain landscape last September. One was found lying on its back with severe third-degree…
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Why gender pay equity discussion important for both employers, employees
TORONTO – In a world where actor Mark Wahlberg can get $1.5 million to reshoot a movie scene while co-star Michelle Williams gets only $1,000 for the same gig, it’s clear pay scales are sometimes seriously unbalanced. Some government initiatives,…
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Nova Scotia court strikes down human rights decision over medical marijuana
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has overturned a provincial human rights board decision that said an injured man’s legally prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his union insurance plan, marking a significant setback for cannabis advocates.…
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Saskatchewan nurse fined for palliative care critique on Facebook loses appeal
REGINA – A nurse who was fined $26,000 for criticizing the quality of care her grandfather received in long-term care has lost her appeal of the penalty. The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association imposed the fine on Carolyn Strom of Prince…
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is an ‘epidemic,’ says human resources survey
OTTAWA – Sexual harassment is far more prevalent in Canadian workplaces than company executives would like to believe, a new report says. Indeed, the report from the Human Resources Professionals Association says recent revelations of harassment in the political, media,…
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B.C. proposes new and extended leaves for caregivers, new moms, grieving parents
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is moving to upgrade employment legislation covering five specific work absences ranging from pregnancy leave to time off for parents of a missing or deceased child. New Democrat Labour Minister Harry Bains has introduced…
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Montreal police to increase stun guns available to officers
Montreal police want to significantly increase the number of stun guns available to its beat officers. There are reports today the plan is to have one such weapon for every patrol team by 2020 and to also have many more…
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Tory legislator kicked out of caucus over sexual harassment allegations: party
TORONTO – Two months after their leader resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have turfed another legislator and barred him from running for re-election over sexual harassment allegations from a former intern. In a statement issued Monday, the…
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Canadian firms have work to do on reducing gender pay gap, says U.K. report
MONTREAL – Some of Canada’s largest banks, engineering firms, retailers and other companies pay their female British employees substantially less than their male counterparts and give out lower bonuses, according to gender pay disclosures filed in the United Kingdom. The…
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N.B. Conservatives ask for inquiry into harassment allegations against Speaker
FREDERICTON – The Progressive Conservatives in New Brunswick say an inquiry would be the best way to look into allegations of harassment against the Speaker of the provincial legislature. Stewart Fairgrieve, the Tory member of the legislature for Carleton, says…
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Canadian companies are working harder to recruit, retain young talent: report
TORONTO (April 5, 2018) – Canadian employers are working harder and spending more to recruit and retain recent post-secondary graduates in an increasingly competitive labour market, a new report indicates. Based on responses from hiring managers at 95 of Canada’s…
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Automation to impact at least 50% of Canadian jobs in the next decade: RBC research
TORONTO (March 26, 2018) – A new RBC research paper, Humans Wanted – How Canadian youth can thrive in the age of disruption, has revealed that 50% of Canadian jobs will be disrupted by automation in the next 10 years.…
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Tender Minds
New and young workers are not only three times more likely to be physically injured during their first month on the job than their more experienced counterparts; they are also vulnerable to mental illnesses. According to Statistics Canada, young people…
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Growing Pains
Alberta’s new employment standards for workers under the age of 18 will come into effect on May 1, 2018. Under the province’s existing labour laws, children under 12 years of age who have a permit from Alberta Labour’s director of…
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Safeguarding Green Hands
For many young workers — usually defined as those under the age of 25 — earning their keep is a novel and empowering experience. Financial independence aside, the work experience gained is another pull factor that entices many young people…
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In the Bud
Youth brings with it vigour and enthusiasm, but young workers — defined as those under the age of 25 — are also the weakest links. According to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, new and young workers are three times more…
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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…