Why Canada needs more immigrants

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Why Canada needs more than 400,000 immigrants per year

Higher immigrant admissions during a recession is a major challenge, but it can also help to expedite the recovery in jobs and economic growth. » Read More

Frustrated with government efforts, business groups push plan to avoid lockdowns

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has unveiled an advisory group of 20 chief and senior executives to help businesses large and small manage their operations through restrictions and public health concerns. » Read More

Why Amazon is facing the largest union push in its history

Incredible workplace pressures have led some Amazon workers to organize the biggest unionization push at the company since it was founded in 1995. And it’s happening in the unlikeliest of places – Alabama, a state with laws that don’t favour unions. » Read More

Bombardier to cut 1,600 jobs to reduce costs, consolidate work

The company said it is making the cuts as it consolidates its Global aircraft completion work in Montreal and reviews options for underutilized hangar and industrial space at its Quebec facilities. » Read More

COVID effect: U.K.’s economy suffers biggest drop since 1709

The British economy suffered its biggest decline in more than 300 years in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic closed shops and restaurants, devastated the travel industry and curtailed manufacturing. » Read More

Separate the people from the problem: How to negotiate workplace conflict

How you feel about the person, or the issue, may impair your ability as a leader to rationally resolve problems.

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Featured

New federal rules on violence, harassment in effect: Are you compliant?

On Jan. 1, new regulations related to Bill C-65 came into force toward the prevention and resolution of violence and harassment in the federally regulated workforce. » Read more

Feds to require negative test for those entering at land borders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says anyone arriving in Canada by land will need to show a recent negative COVID-19 test. » Read More

No employer too small to avoid glare of social media

Employers are being asked to respond to employee requests to fight racism through public expressions of support. How they respond matters. » Read More

Opinion

From constructive dismissal to ‘constructive resignation’

If a worker behaves badly and effectively resigns, an employer may have cause for dismissal and shouldn’t be obligated to give notice. » Read More

Considering upcoming changes in worker classifications

If experience in the U.S. is a guide, 2021 will see government initiatives to narrow the definition of independent work to include more workers as employees with greater access to employment protections. » Read More