Ontario Taking Steps to Improve Mining Safety
Press Release – Province Acts on Initial Findings from Mining Safety Review September 10, 2014 8:45 A.M. Ministry of Labour Ontario is improving the health and well-being of workers in…
Supporting infrastructure for job creation and economic growth
Press Release – August 28, 2014 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward IslandCanada’s Premiers discussed the importance of infrastructure to job creation and economic growth. Reliable, resilient infrastructure boosts productivity, supports strong…
Canada’s labour relations laws restrict worker choice, discourage investment and job growth
Press Release – VANCOUVER—As Labour Day approaches, Canada’s biased labour relations laws are failing workers, restricting their choices, and potentially stunting job growth and investment, finds a new study released…
Labour Force Survey: Review of the July 2014 release
Press Release – A review was conducted on the July 2014 Labour Force Survey release. The reportoutlining the results of the review is now available.…
Payroll employment, earnings and hours, June 2014
Press Release – Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $940 in June, up 0.6% from the previous month. Compared with 12 months earlier, weekly earnings increased 3.3%. Chart 1 Year-over-year change in average weekly…
Alberta’s minimum wage increases to $10.20 September 1
Press Release – Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques on September 1, when the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage will…
Province Asks Manitobans, Businesses, Non-profits for Feedback on Changes Proposed by Accounting Profession
Press Release – Consultation Important to Understanding Impact on Small Businesses and Non-profits: Minister Oswald The public is being asked for feedback as the province moves forward with introducing a…
Employment Insurance, June 2014
Press Release – Following a decline in May, the number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was little changed in June at 501,900. The number of beneficiaries fell notably…
Highbank appoints William (Bill) Loucks, CPA, CA, CFP, to the Board of Directors
Press Release – Vancouver, B.C. – August 11, 2014 – Highbank Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: HBK), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William (Bill) Loucks, CPA, CA,…
Northern Policy Institute releases report on Ontario minimum wage
Press Release – For Immediate News Release: July 29th, 2014, Thunder Bay, ON: The latest report issued by Northern Policy Institute, Northern Ontario’s think tank, examines the impact of minimum…
