30 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

4 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

9 d. ago Another 17 B.C. Liquor stores on strike as province agrees to restart bargaining

With the additional stores closed on Friday, that brings the total number of government liquor stores closed up to 77, and a total of more than 15,000 public sector workers who have walked off the job since Sept. 2.

Culture

9 d. ago Andrew Chau: Trump’s US$100,000 visa fee opens a rare opportunity for Canada to recruit the best talent

Opinion: Attracting just 120,000 displaced workers could add up to $30 billion in GDP

Economics

1 week ago Germany’s Industry Crisis Deepens as Bosch Cuts 13,000 Workers

Robert Bosch GmbH’s plan to slash 13,000 additional jobs shows how the German auto industry’s decline is rippling through Europe’s biggest economy.

Society

1 week ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

Society

2 w. ago Strike by Ontario college support workers enters second week

A strike by about 10,000 support workers at Ontario colleges has entered its third week with no end in sight.

Society

3 w. ago Built to respond, designed to last: Why construction must be at the heart of our city’s future

As Calgarians head to the polls in October we face a pivotal question: what kind of city do we need to build? The Calgary Construction Association, representing more than 870 member companies and 100,000 local workers and their families, has released its civic policy platform — Calgary: Built to Respond, Designed to Last. It is […]

Culture

3 w. ago Premier Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply

In the first three months of 2025, there were about 11,000 temporary foreign worker positions approved in B.C., down about 37 per cent from the same period last year

Society

3 w. ago Union says 4,000 workers on 22 pickets as B.C. public service strike expands

Premier David Eby said Monday the province was hoping to get back to the bargaining table with union negotiators

Society