labour shortage
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How to rebound from a layoff in Canadian tech: ‘Control your narrative’Thousands of Canadian tech workers have been laid off in recent weeks. Here's what experts have to say about the next steps you should take if you've lost your job.MoneyAug 11
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Quebec rejects request to send army to northern region facing health worker shortageThe Nunavik Regional Board of Health asked Quebec to supply medical workers, including requesting that Ottawa send Armed Forces members who can provide health care.HealthAug 10
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Metro workers putting in overtime to keep stores open amid ongoing labour shortageWorkers at Metro are putting in overtime to keep stores open as the company grapples with an ongoing labour crunch, the Montreal-based grocery and drugstore retailer said.CanadaAug 10
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Halifax cancels 75 bus trips, transit union says staff shortages will get worseThe president of the union representing Halifax Transit drivers says it's typical for operators to work 60 to 70 hours a week, and about 40 workers have resigned so far in 2022.CanadaAug 8
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2 Vancouver pools, Sunset Beach affected by lifeguard shortageThe pool was closed early Sunday, and the Vancouver Park Board said staff problems forced it to cancel drop-in swims for the first half of Monday.CanadaAug 1
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Halifax Transit cancels more bus trips amid labour shortagesMore Halifax Transit trips are being cancelled as the service continues to grapple with labour shortages. A total of 47 trips are now affected.CanadaJul 30
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Community ‘collapsing’ say some Salt Spring Islanders, in appeal for vacancy taxFaced with a housing crisis, some island residents are angry the province didn't include the community when it expanded the area covered by its empty homes tax last week.CanadaJul 28
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Saskatchewan wants greater control over selection of immigrantsAs part of a proposal submitted to the federal government, Saskatchewan is seeking approximately $42 million annually in 'settlement funding' transfers for immigrants.CanadaJul 28
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Canadian workers leaving pandemic-stricken sectors. Where are they going?Amid a prolonged pandemic, laid-off workers took stock and reassessed their priorities while others, grappling with burnout, simply walked away.CanadaJul 28
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How Halifax Transit staff shortages have become a very big problemHalifax Transit is feeling the strain of an overburdened system. The union says drivers are burnt out, and not enough drivers are being hired. The result is trip cancellations.CanadaJul 25
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