47 h. ago Union rallies to stop job cuts at local long term care facility

CORNWALL, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 1792 held a rally and information picket along Montreal Road on Friday to sound the alarm on the planned cuts to care time at the municipally-owned Glen Stor Dun Lodge. The union represents workers at the long-term care facility says their members have been experiencing significant staffing […]

Transport

4 d. ago GM Delays Cuts at Canada Plant Threatened by Trump’s Tariffs

General Motors Co. is pausing plans to eliminate a shift at its lone pickup-truck assembly plant in Canada, offering a temporary reprieve for hundreds of workers affected by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

4 d. ago Unifor says third shift returning to Windsor plant as GM delays cutting Oshawa shift

Unifor says it confirmed plans that Stellantis will return to a three-shift operation at its Windsor Assembly Plant. The union says in a press release that the change will take place in the first quarter of 2026. Unifor also says General Motors moved to delay plans to cut the third shift at the Oshawa Assembly […]

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4 d. ago GM Canada says shift cut at Oshawa plant now to take effect early next year

OSHAWA — GM Canada says its previously announced plan to cut a shift at its Oshawa Assembly Plant won’t take effect until early 2026. The company provided new clarity on its timeline for the move after the union representing plant workers had initially said the shift cut was expected this fall. GM Canada spokeswoman Jennifer […]

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4 d. ago Union braces for fallout as Cami auto plant workforce cuts deepen

Hit hard by slow sales and trade turmoil with the U.S., hundreds of jobs are on the line at Ingersoll’s Cami automotive assembly plant, which is set to reopen in November from a lengthy shutdown. The Ingersoll manufacturer of electric commercial vans has been shuttered since spring, and union officials say they’ve been told production […]

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8 d. ago Public Health Agency of Canada slashing workforce with hundreds of layoffs

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says it plans to cut 10 per cent of its workforce as part of its "post-pandemic recalibration."In an email statement shared on Thursday, PHAC spokesperson Mark Johnson confirmed that the government agency will implement Workforce Adjustment measures to align with its approved funding for fiscal year 2026-2027."The agency must focus resources on government-funded priorities. This means re-prioritizing and streamlining some programs, and in some cases discontinuing work," he states.Johnson says Canada's public health agency can't confirm the exact number of layoffs at this time, but it expects that this process will result in approximately 320 full-time positions being cut to align with funding levels for fiscal year 2026-2027."This process is separate from the government-wide Comprehensive Expenditure Review process, which was announced earlier this year," he notes.Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champ...

Science

9 d. ago GM cuts planned Bolt EV production as Trump incentive loss looms

General Motors Co. will start the launch of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle in December with one shift at its plant in Kansas after initially planning to build the plug-in compact on two shifts due to uncertain demand, the company said. GM is bracing for the early expiry of $7,500 in consumer tax credits for […]

Other

1 week ago ConocoPhillips plans to cut up to 25% of its global workforce

As the U.S. shale patch matures, producers are looking to consolidation, job cuts and faster drilling to produce more oil at lower costs

Other

1 week ago McDonald’s is cutting prices in some markets as other chains join in

McDonald's says it plans to cut some prices and launch new promotions in the United States to help boost sluggish sales growth, but it isn't clear about Canadian restaurants.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Set for Monthly Loss as Glut Concerns, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics

2 w. ago Oil Heads for Monthly Loss as Glut Concern, Geopolitics Dominate

Oil edged lower to head for a monthly loss, with trading dominated by concerns about a looming glut and geopolitical tensions, including US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics

2 w. ago Top Gold Miner Newmont Plans Job Cuts in Sweeping Cost Drive

Newmont Corp., the world’s largest gold miner, is studying plans to drive down costs that could lead to deep job cuts, following its $15 billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining Ltd. in 2023.

Economics

3 w. ago Codelco Cuts Copper Guidance as Accident Disrupts Recovery Plans

Codelco lowered its production guidance after a fatal accident at its biggest mine hindered efforts to recover from deteriorating ore quality, hurting the company’s chances of retaining its status as the world’s top copper supplier.

Events

3 w. ago Does the government's plan to cut departmental spending go far enough?

One think tank says no in this week's Public Service Notebook.

Politics

3 w. ago China’s Limp LNG Demand Faces More Hurdles From Guangdong Reform

China’s tepid imports of liquefied natural gas face further pressure after market reforms in the southern province of Guangdong that could cut demand for the fuel from power plants.

Society

4 w. ago Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, cutting 49 jobs, the company said in a statement.

A London automotive parts plant is shutting down, hurt by the extended closing of the Cami Assembly plant in Ingersoll. Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, the company said in a statement. The plant employs 49 people.  “Magna confirms it has communicated to employees at its Qualtech Seating Systems facility […]

Economics

4 w. ago Macron vows to punish antisemitic ‘hatred’ after memorial tree cut down

Paris (AFP) — The cutting down of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 stirred outrage in France on Friday, with President Emmanuel Macron vowing punishment over an act of antisemitic “hatred”. Politicians across the political spectrum condemned the act as an attack against the […]

Politics