Labour & Employment
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February 19, 2026
B.C. introduces bill to permanently remove interprovincial trade barriers
British Columbia has introduced legislation to make permanent temporary measures that removed interprovincial trade barriers following the economic challenges triggered by U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports, according to a government release issued on Feb. 18.
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February 19, 2026
Skating back into the spotlight: The business behind the NHL’s Olympic comeback
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on Feb. 6, 2026, with the opening ceremony in Milano Cortina. The women’s hockey tournament got underway one day earlier with the first match between Germany and Sweden. There has been a lot of recent discussion surrounding ice hockey at these Olympics, including the controversial construction of the rink, the outbreak of norovirus among athletes and the much anticipated return of the National Hockey League (NHL) to the Olympic stage.
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February 18, 2026
Foreign doctors, senior managers among new categories for Express Entry program in 2026
Foreign researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience are among the new categories of skilled occupations that qualify for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system in 2026.
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February 18, 2026
Five new workforce alliances announced by feds in priority sectors
The federal government has announced five more workforce alliances to assist priority sectors as tariffs and supply chain disruptions create economic uncertainty across the country.
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February 18, 2026
Mobility, emergencies, constitutional limits: Reflection on Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador, 2026 SCC 5, a case that grew out of the strict travel controls introduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early months of 2020, the province required individuals to obtain prior approval before entering. Many non-residents were turned away, even when the reasons for travel were deeply personal.
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February 18, 2026
Canada Express Entry 2025: Health-care, social services draws and more
This is the second of a two-part series (see link to first article below) that reviews how Canada’s Express Entry immigration system operated in 2025, what the draw data shows and what prospective applicants should understand going forward.
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February 17, 2026
Tumbler Ridge: When trying to make sense of the unimaginable causes unjustifiable harm
The death toll in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is devastating. Children gunned down, teachers killed, dozens of people injured — the horror and tragedy are unimaginable in this country. The nation grieves.
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February 17, 2026
U.S. E visas: What is required based on nationality
E visas are treaty-based visas available to non-immigrant investors and treaty traders from more than 80 countries worldwide, based on a variety of eligibility criteria. But exactly how to apply and what is required for the application package can vary from country to country, and at the U.S. embassy or consulate in each location. In addition, the length of the E visa — and therefore, your eligibility to enter the U.S. — also varies based on your country of nationality.
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February 17, 2026
Just cause is not a lost cause
That headline is an expression I developed when writing my book, You’re Fired! Just Cause for Dismissal in Canada, and it remains valid today. Despite what some people think, summary dismissal does exist in Canada. You can fire an employee without notice or severance in the right circumstances.
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February 13, 2026
Canada Express Entry 2025: Year in review
Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025 marked one of the most active and targeted years since the system launched in 2015. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) relied heavily on category-based draws, French-language proficiency and Canadian Experience Class invitations to meet labour market and francophone objectives, while keeping Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates at the top of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scale.