CRA Implements Permanent Job Cuts Amid Fiscal Challenges
Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Facing severe budget constraints, the Canada Revenue Agency is set to cut up to 280 permanent positions, primarily affecting its National Capital Region branches. The move, aimed at reducing costs, has ignited debate over its potential impact on public service efficiency.
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Ontario expands teacher training amid educator shortage
Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Ontario is tackling its critical teacher shortage with a plan to add 2,600 new candidate spaces at teachers’ colleges, backed by a $55.8 million investment over two years. The initiative aims to shore up dwindling educator numbers and meet growing classroom demands.
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Canada Post Overtime Ban Sparks Contract Standoff
Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Frustrated postal workers, fed up with stalled contract talks over wages, benefits, and weekend deliveries, have decided enough is enough by imposing an overtime ban. With the strike deadline long overdue, both sides seem to be playing hardball, leaving the future operations of Canada Post in a precarious limbo.
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Conservative MP Fights Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Petition
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
A Conservative MP has taken a bold stance against Canada’s temporary foreign worker program, launching a petition that decries the program for allegedly displacing Canadian workers and suppressing wages. The move has sparked heated debates over whether the initiative mirrors a misguided shortcut into long-standing immigration issues.
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Calgary Food Bank report shows working clients still in need
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:21 pm more...
A new Calgary Food Bank report reveals that a growing share of its clients have full‐time jobs – with about 27% earning full-time wages – yet still require assistance. It’s a stark reminder that a steady paycheck doesn’t always equal food security in today’s high‐cost economy.
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Canada Post union negotiations intensify as strike deadline looms
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:20 am more...
Canada Post finds itself at the center of a tense labour standoff as union representatives scrutinize the latest offers with a looming 72‑hour strike notice and a Friday midnight deadline. Both sides appear to be trading barbs and counteroffers in what can only be described as a high-stakes postal chess match, leaving workers and customers anxiously waiting for the next move.
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LifeLabs Labour Dispute Ends With Three-Year Settlement
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
After months of rotating closures and growing tension, LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers in British Columbia have secured a three-year deal. The negotiated settlement underscores a balancing act between union demands and corporate needs, finally putting an end to the prolonged labour dispute.
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Doctors’ Pay Reform Sparks Heated Debate Under Dubé
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:21 pm more...
Health Minister Christian Dubé is moving forward with proposals to link a portion of doctors’ remuneration to performance metrics. The initiative has ignited a spirited debate between critics who warn of curbed medical autonomy and supporters who hail the push for greater accountability—a classic clash of vision and vested interests.
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Canada Post plans amid strike concerns maintain essential mail deliveries
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 11:21 am more...
As a potential strike by Canada Post looms, officials are outlining contingency plans to ensure that key postal services continue, even as debates over weekend work and part-time deployments heat up. While tensions rise and disruptions are anticipated, the organization is keen to keep the mail moving in true creative fashion.
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NAIT pauses 18 programs amid financial and enrollment review
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology announced it is pausing 18 programs in response to financial and enrollment concerns. This strategic review targets enhancing alignment between student needs and industry demands, leaving hundreds of students seeking alternatives while the institution reassesses its program portfolio.
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