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Canadian Small Firms Trimmed Pay and Hiring Plans Before the Bank of Canada's First Rate Hike Since 2023

Bank of Canada lifts its rate to 2.5%. Weeks earlier, small firms trimmed wage plans to 2.2% and 22% planned layoffs. See what 2027 raises mean for you.

October 29, 2026Read Article

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Alberta Bill 33 Would Ban DEI in Hiring Across the Public Sector, Including Cities and Universities

Alberta's Bill 33 would stop cities, universities, school boards and other public bodies using DEI measures in hiring and promotion. Here is who is covered.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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Canadian Employers Can Now Apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2027 Funding Until December 3

Canada Summer Jobs 2027 is open to employers until December 3, with up to 100% of minimum wage for nonprofits and 50% for public employers and small firms.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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1,200 Workers Walk Off the Job at Canada's Largest Copper Mine

More than 1,200 USW Local 7619 members struck Teck's Highland Valley Copper on Oct. 24 over wages, pensions and trades retention. What it means for workers.

October 27, 2026Read Article

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Canadian Employers Can Now Claim Up to $1,000 per Worker to Retrain Staff Through Work-Sharing

Canadian employers can claim up to $1,000 per worker for training under Work-Sharing, and staff who train can see income replacement rise to about 70%.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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About 400 EA Workers Face Job Cuts Worldwide as BioWare Closes After More Than 30 Years

About 400 EA jobs are being cut worldwide, about 50 of them at BioWare, as the Edmonton studio closes. See what Alberta law and Canada's EI offer workers.

October 22, 2026Read Article

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Lightspeed Workers Get No Breakdown Yet of Which Teams Lose Out in a 250-Role Reduction

Lightspeed says 250 roles are affected by layoffs and vacancies it will not fill, with no split given. Here is what laid-off staff and job seekers can do next.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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Canadian Workers Lost 68,000 Jobs in September, With Education and Public Sector Staff Hit Hardest

Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 6.5% from 6.4%. Public sector, education and Quebec jobs fell most while Alberta added work.

October 12, 2026Read Article

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72% of Ontario Tipped Workers Say Their Tips Fell Over Two Years, Here Is What Servers Can Do

72% of Ontario tipped workers say tips fell, in a survey of 250 tipped respondents. See the small-sample caveat, the $17.95 wage and Ontario tip rules.

October 7, 2026Read Article

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Up to 140,000 Jobs Projected as Canada Fast-Tracks the Pacific Link Pipeline, With Construction Possible From September 2027

Up to 140,000 jobs are projected for Canada's Pacific Link pipeline, with building possible from Sept. 2027. See which trades built the last West Coast line.

October 2, 2026Read Article

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Speak Mandarin, Punjabi or Spanish? CSIS Is Hiring Communications Analysts at Up to $120,917

CSIS pays $99,392 to $120,917 for analysts who translate Mandarin, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi or Spanish. See who qualifies, which cities and how to apply.

October 1, 2026Read Article

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Up to 4,000 Peak Construction Jobs Expected in Kitimat With LNG Canada Phase 2 Approved

LNG Canada Phase 2 is expected to bring up to 4,000 peak construction jobs to Kitimat, with about 90 full-time and 150 contractor roles added once it is done.

September 30, 2026Read Article

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