Ontario designing ‘portable benefits’ plan for workers with no coverage

in Feb 03, 2022

Ontario intends to develop a “portable benefits” system for workers who don’t have health, dental or vision coverage, with the package intended to move with the individuals if they change jobs. The concept was recommended in a recent report from an expert committee tasked by the government with addressing labour disruptions from the pandemic. It’s[…]

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20% of Hamilton employers plan to hire this spring: survey – Hamilton

20% of Hamilton employers plan to hire this spring: survey – Hamilton

in Mar 12, 2019

[ad_1] A hopeful hiring climate was revealed for Hamilton for the second quarter of 2019, in the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. “Survey data reveals that 20 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter,” said Erica Melarangeli of Manpower’s Stoney Creek office. “The remaining 80 per cent of employers plan to[…]

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Ontario program to help students plan for jobs, adulthood, falling short: report

Ontario program to help students plan for jobs, adulthood, falling short: report

in Feb 26, 2019

[ad_1] TORONTO – A new report suggests Ontario schools are not doing enough to prepare students for jobs and adulthood. The report from advocacy group People For Education suggests a policy to support career and life planning for students from kindergarten through Grade 12 is falling short. READ MORE: Ontario government ‘absolutely committed’ to full-day[…]

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‘Tinder of immigration’: Quebec outlines plan for how to welcome newcomers – Montreal

‘Tinder of immigration’: Quebec outlines plan for how to welcome newcomers – Montreal

in Feb 07, 2019

[ad_1] Quebec Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette laid out his plan Thursday for how his government plans to welcome newcomers. He tabled Bill 9, saying it lays the groundwork for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) election promise to change the way the province selects its immigrants. READ MORE: CBSA charges woman with taking money to help refugees into Canada This[…]

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