Buffalo Project seeks ‘bold new vision,’ better deal for Western Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Frustrated federalists in Western Canada began organizing in 2018, around the time Brad Wall stepped down as premier of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
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NDP would let new parents pocket full benefits over shorter leave, Singh says
Parental-leave benefits need to be more flexible for parents who don’t work typical 9-to-5 jobs, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Vancouver. Continue reading
Scheer pledges new tax credit, says it will make parental leave benefits ‘tax-free’
The new plan comes after major changes to the parental leave program by the Liberals last year. Continue reading
Liberals were warned EI review could have political consequences: documents
Documents provided to Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos late last year warned about how a detailed review could drum up “significant expectations” on the Liberals to enact very costly changes to the program, tailored to each group’s priorities. Continue reading
Officials set to conduct review of Canada’s employment insurance zones
Employment and Social Development Canada is working on a fast-tracked review of the current boundaries that help decide the number of hours workers need to put in to qualify for EI benefits and how much they can receive depending on where they live. Continue reading
EI sickness benefits: Half of people need more than the 15 weeks offered, survey says
Advocates say the figures support a years-long push to expand the program and provide more weeks of payments. Continue reading
Seasonal workers occupy Justin Trudeau’s Montreal office to demand changes in employment insurance
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
A handful of seasonal workers occupied Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Montreal offices on Wednesday to demand changes in employment insurance. Continue reading
Here’s how CPP, EI and small business taxes are changing in 2019
For many Canadians, the changes will be slight, considering CPP’s cut is rising while EI is falling. Continue reading
Sask. government introduce 18-month parental leave option
By David Baxter Reporter
The Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to some job-protected leaves in an amendment to The Saskatchewan Employment Act on Wednesday. Continue reading
Hot jobs: These are the best-paying jobs you can get without a university degree
Among young workers, those in the skilled trades have seen the fastest wage growth. Continue reading