Employer News

1. Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra

   Competition Bureau releases report identifying substantial competition concerns with Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra April 23, 2024– GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

2. Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2024

   Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market.

3. Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

   Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

4. Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology

   Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

5. Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses

   Ministers Sudds and Anand highlight budget investments to support small businesses

6. Government of Canada launches new Employment Assistance Services funding stream to strengthen the vitality of official language minority communities

   Official language minority communities (OLMCs) enrich our linguistic heritage and play a vital role in strengthening Canada's workforce and economy. The Government of Canada continues to promote the economic vitality and well-being of individuals in these communities by ensuring that they have the supports they need to find employment and succeed in their careers.

7. Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1

   Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs

8. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition

   Competition Bureau seeks feedback on artificial intelligence and competition March 20, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

9. The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age

   The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age March 4, 2024 - GATINEAU, QC - Competition Bureau

10. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green advantage through small- and medium-sized enterprises

    Over $1.6 million of PrairiesCan funding to support SMEs and grow the Green Economy in Manitoba

11. Minister Vandal to announce federal investment to accelerate Manitoba’s green economy

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, will announce federal support to assist small- and medium-sized enterprises to meet the growing demand for green and sustainable products.

12. Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger

    Supreme Court dismisses Secure Energy’s application to appeal the successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger February 26, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

13. Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba

    PrairiesCan and Provincial funding supports the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway.

14. Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba will announce support to the Arctic Gateway Group for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Hudson Bay Railway.

15. A Message Worth Repeating: Take Action to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries

    On International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness (RSI) Day, February 29, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is reminding workplaces to take action to prevent one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Canada.

16. New recruitment strategy will help address critical shortage of skilled trades across Atlantic Canada

    Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector.

17. Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024

    Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work.

18. Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns

    Competition Bureau approves Waste Connections as buyer of 29 Secure facilities to resolve competition concerns February 5, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

19. Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable

    Online reviews posted by employees: businesses could be liable January 18, 2024 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

20. Foreign Credentials Recognition Program

    As Canada’s health care sector continues to face labour shortages, the demand for qualified workers to fill vacancies continues to grow. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and continues to take steps to address them by investing in projects that will help provide internationally educated professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s health care sector. To help with this, a call for proposals was announced in December 2022 resulting in an investment of up to $86 million in 15 projects for the Foreign Credentials Recognition (FCR) Program. The successful projects were eligible to receive a minimum of $500,000, up to a maximum of $10M in investments.

21. Construction DJL Inc. to pay $1.5 million for bid-rigging on public contracts in Québec

    Construction DJL Inc. to pay $1.5 million for bid-rigging on public contracts in Québec January 15, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

22. Accessibility Standards Canada and ULSE collaborate on accessibility standards research and development

    Today, Accessibility Standards Canada and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It aims to improve the coordination between both organizations and help influence accessibility standards across Canada and the United States of America.

23. Important amendments to modernize the Competition Act receive Royal Assent

    Important amendments to modernize the Competition Act receive Royal Assent December 18, 2023 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

24. Minister O’Regan and Employment Equity Act Review Task Force Chair to hold media availability on the Task Force’s final report

    Minister O’Regan and Employment Equity Act Review Task Force Chair to hold media availability on the Task Force’s final report

25. Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising

    Amp Me to pay penalty to address Competition Bureau concerns over misleading advertising December 5, 2023, GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

26. Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices

    Competition Bureau obtains a court order to advance investigation into Rogers’ marketing practices December 4, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

27. TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market

    TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market November 21, 2023 – GATINEAU, (Quebec) – Competition Bureau

28. Free Webinar Series on Mental Health in the Workplace

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will be presenting a free, four-part webinar series to help employers implement mental health programs in their workplace.

29. Free Resources Available to Help Address Substance Use in the Trades

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources in partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), to help employers in Canada create awareness about substance use and reducing stigma.

30. UPDATE: Minister O’Regan to take questions from media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code

    UPDATE: Minister O’Regan to take questions from media following the introduction of legislation to amend the Canada Labour Code

31. A fork in the river: making the right choices for Canadians

    Remarks from Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Law Fall ConferenceOttawa, OntarioOctober 26, 2021

32. Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business

    Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy’s retail fuel business October 26, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

33. Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance

    Competition Bureau seeks feedback on its supplementary guidance regarding abuse of dominance October 25, 2023 – GATINEAU (Quebec), Competition Bureau

34. Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

    When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

35. Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives 

    Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives

36. Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

    Canadian youth are among the brightest and hardest working in the world, and they are focused on building a better future for themselves and their communities. To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

37. Backgrounder: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of 12 federal departments and agencies delivering the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) as part of a horizontal Government of Canada initiative.

38. Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

    Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

39. Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect temporary foreign workers

    The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) plays an important role in Canada’s economy, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.

40. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Compliance Regime

    Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.

41. Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

    Statement by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault regarding the 2024 EI premium rate

42. Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate

    The Canada Employment Insurance Commission today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2024 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.66 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.32 for employers who pay 1.4 times the employee rate.

43. Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

    Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

44. NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada

    NYK and “K” Line fined for international conspiracy to reduce competition in vehicle shipping services to Canada August 17, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

45. Minister Sudds announces over 5,000 projects funded under the Community Services Recovery Fund

    Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing community needs. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital tools.

46. Helping more Canadians build careers in skilled trades 

    Skilled workers are the engine that drives Canada’s economy and it needs more skilled trades workers to continue building industries in every corner of the country. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for these jobs. The Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure Canadians have access to the high-quality apprenticeship training they need to get into these good, in-demand and well-paying careers.

47. Cutting red tape for employers who protect temporary foreign workers

    With growing labour and skills shortages across the country, many Canadian employers are struggling to fill jobs that are essential to their operations. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from abuse.

48. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot

    The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.

49. Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger

    Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau

50. Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry

    Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau