Canadian defined-benefit pension plans reached a record median solvency ratio of 132% in 2025, fueled by soaring stock market returns, Mercer reports. Discover the details and what it means for retirees.
A robust stock market performance in 2025 significantly improved the financial health of Canadian defined benefit pension plans, according to a new report from Mercer. Discover the key factors behind this positive shift.
Three Calgary restaurant owners receive jail sentences for defrauding temporary foreign workers of $44,000. Justice cites threats of deportation as an aggravating factor. Read the full story.
Get the 2026 schedule for federal tax rebate payments in Canada, including GST credits, Canada Child Benefit, and Old Age Security. First payments start this week.
Unions report a disturbing increase in violence against Quebec school support staff, leading some to quit. Learn about the growing crisis in education.
A new report reveals age discrimination is impacting Canadian employees over 45. Learn the key findings and what it means for the workforce. Read the full story.
A major shift is coming in 2026 as thousands of public and private sector employees across Canada will see their remote work options end. Learn what this means for the future of work.
The Canada Revenue Agency reports it is owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit overpayments. Learn about the agency's efforts to recover funds and what it means for Canadians.
Readers share sharp opinions on Canada's new U.S. ambassador, federal workers' office complaints, and the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggling power play. Dive into the public discourse.
An investigation reveals how Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, vital for agriculture, can lead to the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Read the full story.
Canada Post and CUPW have reached a tentative five-year agreement, ensuring holiday mail stability. Workers will vote on ratification in early 2026. Details on wage increases inside.
Canada Post and CUPW have reached tentative deals covering 55,000 workers, featuring a 6.5% first-year wage increase and averting strike action. Ratification votes are set for early 2026.
Postal workers and allies gathered in Saskatoon to recognize one year since the federal government ordered Canada Post employees back to work, highlighting ongoing labor tensions.
Unifor National President Lana Payne warns that tariffs will significantly impact Canadian workers in 2026. Get the full outlook on labour and economic challenges.
A peer-reviewed study reveals temporary foreign workers accept lower pay and longer hours, impacting domestic wages. Explore the data and economic consequences.
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
Demonstrators in Calgary protest Alberta's plan to alter disability benefits next summer. Activists and community groups unite, fearing negative impacts on vulnerable residents.
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'
Community health workers in Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate amid contract negotiations. The BCGEU represents workers seeking better wages and conditions.
A Vancouver woman seeking the Canada Disability Benefit was redirected to a costly AI-integrated service, highlighting accessibility concerns in government support systems.
Canada's national security review for Anglo American's proposed Teck Resources takeover has lapsed, clearing one major hurdle. The deal now faces a crucial economic benefit assessment.
New research shows temporary foreign workers accept lower pay and work longer hours, depressing wages for all Canadian workers. Learn how this affects Canada's labor market.
Over 95,000 patients in North York face weeks without primary care as healthcare workers strike for fair wages. Learn how this affects community health services.
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
Two men accused of exploiting temporary foreign workers appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court. Learn about the case details and potential consequences for worker rights in Canada.
Unionized WSIB workers in London make history with their first-ever strike. Get the latest details on this unprecedented labor action and its implications.
B.C. Premier David Eby introduces changes protecting workers from lawsuits in involuntary care cases. Learn how these reforms impact healthcare professionals across Canada.
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces backlash after dismissing questions about speaking with President Trump while Canadian workers suffer from U.S. tariffs. Read the full analysis.
This week in Kitchener: Speed cameras remain operational, Cambridge jewelry store robbery attempt foiled, and Dutchie's workers speak out about unpaid wages. Stay informed with local updates.