Labour & Employment
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September 16, 2025
Think tank calls for focused industrial policy to tackle Canada’s economic challenges
Montreal-based think tank Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is calling on the federal government to pursue an industrial policy to tackle the economic challenges the country is facing, according to a report released on Sept 16.
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September 16, 2025
Federal Court again rules CRA acted unreasonably in CERB redetermination
The Federal Court has ruled that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) acted unreasonably in denying a worker’s eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, marking the second time the agency’s handling of the same claim has been overturned.
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September 16, 2025
Prairie businesses can apply for Regional Tariff Response Initiative funding, feds announce
To assist Prairie businesses in a “shifting trade environment,” the federal government is now accepting applications for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) from businesses and organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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September 16, 2025
Justice of the chocolate-y kind
Canada’s rich history with chocolate extends beyond its culinary appeal to include a fascinating intersection with legal frameworks. As the country continues to innovate and expand its chocolate industry, various legal themes emerge that shape the production, distribution and consumption of this beloved treat.
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September 16, 2025
PM travelling to Mexico to ‘deepen’ partnership in trade, energy and security
The prime minister will be travelling to Mexico City, Mexico, to “deepen the Canada-Mexico partnership and reinforce North American prosperity.”
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September 16, 2025
Dalhousie University, unionized faculty reach tentative agreement
Dalhousie University and its locked-out unionized faculty have reached a tentative deal — potentially ending a chaotic labour dispute that included the institution’s law school.
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September 16, 2025
Marriage to U.S. citizen on a tourist visa: What you risk when applying for a green card
There are two ways to complete the journey to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. Some people apply from within the U.S. and others complete the process at an embassy or consulate abroad. There are timing issues, travel issues, working issues and living arrangements that impact the decision about how this process should be finished.
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September 15, 2025
Feds announce next steps in probe of unpaid work in airline sector
On Aug. 18, the federal government launched a probe on “unpaid work in the airline sector.” Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families and minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, has announced the next phase of the probe, which includes stakeholder outreach and feedback submissions.
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September 15, 2025
PM dedicates $13B to new federal agency that will build affordable housing
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new federal agency called Build Canada Homes, which will “build affordable housing at scale.” Acknowledging the housing crisis impacting people across the country, the federal government has put forth this “unprecedented” investment to increase the housing supply in Canada.
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September 12, 2025
Trade tribunal launches final probe into dumped, subsidized Chinese thermal paper
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has launched a final inquiry into thermal paper imports from China after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary finding that the product is being subsidized and dumped in Canada.