Kenney says feds’ throne speech ignores oil industry in crisis, doubles down ‘on policies that will kill jobs’

Kenney says feds’ throne speech ignores oil industry in crisis, doubles down ‘on policies that will kill jobs’

in Sep 24, 2020

The policy objectives laid out in the federal government’s throne speech virtually ignored a Canadian energy sector in crisis and will result in job losses, Alberta’s premier said in a statement issued Wednesday night. “Alberta is disappointed that instead of listening to Canada’s provinces, the federal government doubled down on policies that will kill[…]

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‘Cautious’ hiring climate projected for Peterborough area in 4th quarter of 2020: survey – Peterborough

‘Cautious’ hiring climate projected for Peterborough area in 4th quarter of 2020: survey – Peterborough

in Sep 08, 2020

A new survey suggests Peterborough-area employers are expecting a “cautious” hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2020. The latest Manpower Group Employment Outlook Survey shows that five per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter. Another 10 per cent anticipate cutbacks. Read more: Canada adds 246K new jobs in August,[…]

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Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate the lowest in Canada

Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate the lowest in Canada

in Sep 04, 2020

As economic recovery continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Job numbers released by Statistics Canada Friday show Saskatchewan’s jobless rate at 7.9 per cent for August. Among the provinces, close behind are Manitoba at 8.1 per cent, Quebec at 8.7 per cent and 9.4 per cent.[…]

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Newly launched program helping recent graduates connect with internships in New Brunswick – New Brunswick

Newly launched program helping recent graduates connect with internships in New Brunswick – New Brunswick

in Aug 27, 2020

As the pandemic continues to impact employment, a New Brunswick agency will help connect underemployed graduates with small businesses and non-profit organizations. CyberNB has been selected to oversee the federal internship program, Digital Skills for Youth, in the province. The program benefits underemployed university or college graduates with 50 internships across New Brunswick. Read[…]

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New job numbers show Saskatchewan employment on the rise: Statistics Canada

New job numbers show Saskatchewan employment on the rise: Statistics Canada

in Aug 07, 2020

Saskatchewan employment is on the rise as the province continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey data Friday, showing 13,000 more people were working in July compared to June. In total, 551,100 people were working in Saskatchewan in July. “We’re certainly moving in the right direction. We have[…]

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‘Flat and dim hiring’ climate projected for Peterborough area in third quarter of 2020: survey – Peterborough

‘Flat and dim hiring’ climate projected for Peterborough area in third quarter of 2020: survey – Peterborough

in Jun 09, 2020

A new survey suggests Peterborough area employers are expecting another “flat” hiring climate for the third quarter of this year. It follows a trend of a survey in March by the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. For the third quarter, the report says 15 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter[…]

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WestJet, Air Line Pilots Association sign agreement to save 1,000 jobs

WestJet, Air Line Pilots Association sign agreement to save 1,000 jobs

in Apr 30, 2020

WestJet announced Thursday it has reached an agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) to save more than 1,000 pilot jobs. On April 15, the airline had said that 1,700 pilots across WestJet, WestJet Encore and Swoop would be laid off due to the COVID-19 crisis. Related News […]

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Amid widespread layoffs, London, Ont. Dr. Oetker plant hiring for 19 positions

Amid widespread layoffs, London, Ont. Dr. Oetker plant hiring for 19 positions

in Apr 08, 2020

At a time of widespread layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a London, Ont., pizza-making factory is looking to expand its workforce. Dr. Oetker says its facility on the eastern edge of the city is looking to hire 19 permanent workers in a variety of roles. READ MORE: Coronavirus: Nearly 1 million Canadians applied[…]

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Emergency coronavirus benefit could be a model for future aid programs: minister – National

Emergency coronavirus benefit could be a model for future aid programs: minister – National

in Mar 26, 2020

[ad_1] OTTAWA — The newly created benefit for workers whose livelihoods are affected by COVID-19 may be a model for how the federal government helps unemployed Canadians in the future, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said Thursday. Dubbed the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the $2,000-a-month taxable benefit will be available to any worker who earned[…]

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Hiring blitz at Quebec businesses considered ‘essential services’

Hiring blitz at Quebec businesses considered ‘essential services’

in Mar 25, 2020

While operations at many Quebec businesses have come to a grinding halt due to novel coronavirus safety measures, others are scrambling to find new employees. All non-essential businesses are now closed in Quebec in an effort to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ve been ordered to stay that way until at least April 13. READ MORE: Coronavirus:[…]

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