Tag: workers
Ontario Provides Financial Relief to Employers
HAMILTON, Ont. — Ontario’s Workplace and Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) is cutting premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in...
Canadian Restaurant Workers Coalition Lobbying Government for Greater Worker Support
MONTREAL — The Canadian Restaurant Workers Coalition (CRWC) recently published a petition seeking government action to ensure “more dignified, equitable and just employment for...
Union Concerned Ontario’s Delivery-Fee Cap Could Hurt Couriers
TORONTO — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and app-based delivery workers have expressed concerns about Ontario’s proposed Supporting Local Restaurants Act.
The legislation...
CERB Extended by Eight Weeks
OTTAWA — On June 16, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks...
Joe Baker to Join OTEC Team
TORONTO — Joe Baker will be joining the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) team effective June 15 as Systems Leadership and Integrated Strategy Advisor....
CEWS Applications Opening April 27
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will open the application process for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) on April 27, with funds...
Federal Government Making Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced temporary changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program to help employers hire summer staff and provide young...
New Details Released for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
OTTAWA — Finance
Minister Bill Morneau provided further details on the eligibility criteria for
businesses to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) yesterday.
“The government...
Federal Government Provides Updates on Economic Response Plan
On April 1, the Government of Canada provided updates on support measures included in its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
In a press conference, Minister of...
Relief Fund Providing Emergency Aid to Montreal Restaurant Workers
MONTREAL — Hospitality workers in Montreal have come together to launch the Montreal Restaurant Workers Relief Fund (MRWRF) to help workers laid off as...
