29 h. ago Correction: Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

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30 h. ago Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

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7 d. ago FIRST READING: Internal report shows Ottawa doubtful that wildly overbudget gun ‘buy back’ will ever work

Severely behind schedule, program is projected to cost $500 million for this year alone

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8 d. ago FIRST READING: Ottawa sets target to keep Canada labour force 25 per cent immigrant

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada instructed to ensure one quarter of labour force "is made up of immigrants and refugees”

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1 week ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

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2 w. ago Burlington Vermont is renaming a street in Canada’s honour (for a while)

Church Street, a pedestrian-only retail hub and home to the city's Church Street Marketplace, will be called Canada Street or Rue de Canada until Labour Day

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2 w. ago Best editorial cartoons from the G7: Kananaskis summit snickers

When politicians gather, the setting becomes an interesting target for editorial cartoonists. Here’s what our editorial cartoonists thought of this week’s G7 summit in Kananaskis Country in Alberta. To read another recent cartoon compilation, here’s a link to our Father’s Day cartoon retrospective.

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2 w. ago Former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

Statement from Unifor calls the union leader 'a beloved and iconic figure in Canada's labour movement' and 'a tireless advocate for working people'

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2 w. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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2 w. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Hargrove has died

Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW from 1992 […]

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2 w. ago Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW […]

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2 w. ago Carney’s task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada’s most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart — even if that means not issuing a joint statement. “Keeping this informal international organization together […]

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3 w. ago Toronto's unemployment rate is getting completely out of hand

Looking for a job in Toronto? Join the queue, because as of this month, the city's unemployment rate has surged to a jaw-dropping 8.8 per cent, up from 8.6 per cent just one month earlier.Statistics Canada's latest report on the labour force from coast to coast shows that the nation's largest city is faring the worst of any provincial capital, and of almost any Canadian city, period.Only the census metropolitan areas of Oshawa and Windsor had higher rates of joblessness, of a shocking 9.1 per cent and 10.8 per cent, respectively. (Windsor, as many know, is one of the top three cities in Canada that are most impacted by U.S. tariffs due to its substantial auto manufacturing sector.)The numbers in some rural locales, though, are even more dire.One chart from the government agency shows that an astounding 27.2 per cent of the working-age population in Northern Manitoba is now said to be unemployed, 13.4 per cent in Northern Saskatchewan, 13.1 per cent in...

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4 w. ago Canada Post strike: Union files labour practices complaint as talks stall

The CUPW alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that Canada Post is bargaining directly with members and trying to discredit the union's reputation.

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