4 d. ago Millions in loans for Algoma Steel is a matter of sovereignty: Hajdu

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Canada can't necessarily rely on foreign steel for the kinds of nation-building projects it's putting on the

Economics

5 d. ago Canada Post must table new offers quickly amid strike, minister urges

Canada Post is being urged by the federal jobs minister to table a new offer to the striking union of postal workers and quickly end the labour disruptions.

Politics

5 d. ago Jobs minister urges Canada Post to table new offer to striking union

OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post to quickly table an offer to the union of striking postal workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers took to the picket lines Thursday after Ottawa announced sweeping changes to the Crown corporation’s operations to address its troubled financial situation. Those changes include ending daily […]

Politics

1 week ago B.C. finance minister questioned over restaurant, limo bill during 2023 junket

Brenda Bailey was the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation when she and five staffers travelled to Boston for a biotechnology conference.

Politics

2 w. ago CUPE demands immediate federal action on child care workforce crisis

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) was on Parliament Hill today calling for a national child care workforce strategy. CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick and members of the union’s National Child Care Working Group delivered thousands of petitions to Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Anna Gainey, Secretary of State […]

Transport

2 w. ago Danielle Smith directs jobs minister to secure provincial control over immigration

In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Danielle Smith said Alberta needs more control over immigration to ensure the province sees sustainable levels of newcomers.

Politics

2 w. ago Jobs minister expects unpaid airline work probe to wrap up in December

GATINEAU, Que. — The federal government’s probe into allegations about unpaid work in Canada’s airline sector should wrap up by early December, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Monday. Hajdu first announced the review in August, after a disruptive labour dispute grounded hundreds of Air Canada flights, and the issue of unpaid work for flight attendants […]

Politics

2 w. ago Airline sector work probe expected to wrap by December, minister says

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has said the federal probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector, announced amid the Air Canada strike, could result in new legislation.

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta announces $8 million investment to address youth unemployment

Rising youth unemployment rates in Alberta has pushed the province to address the ongoing concern. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister Joseph Schow, announced the province will be investing $8 million to create a new the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive to push employers to hire youths […]

Economics

3 w. ago Indonesian leader fires ministers of finance and security after deadly protests

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia ‘s president announced a Cabinet reshuffle Monday, replacing key economic and security ministers after deadly protests erupted across the country over lawmakers’ perks. The Cabinet shake-up comes as public dissatisfaction rose with President Prabowo Subianto’ s administration and parliament’s perceived insensitivity over economic hardships. Five ministers lost their jobs, including […]

Events

4 w. ago Thai Central Bank Chief Tipped for Finance Minister Job: Reports

Thailand’s central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is among the leading candidates for the role of finance minister in a cabinet under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to multiple Thai media outlets.

Politics