Im/migrants and refugees need assistance to prepare for, find and retain paid employment. This can include preparing individuals for the expectations of employment in a new country and, in particular, to obtain recognition for professional experience secured in another country and to obtain initial work experience in their new country.
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Labour standards protections for interns and student interns
Legislative amendments to Part III (Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays) of the Canada Labour Code required supporting regulations before coming into force.
Published September 1, 2020
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Ontario Expanding Youth Training Programs to Promote the Skilled Trades
New Youth Advisors will help attract more young people into the trades.
Published August 27, 2020
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New temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada
Change intended to benefit employers who are still facing difficulties finding workers
Published August 24, 2020
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Supporting Canadians Through the Next Phase of the Economy Re-opening: Increased Access to EI and Recovery Benefits
The Government of Canada is continuing to take significant and decisive action to support Canadians and protect jobs during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
Published August 20, 2020
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The Government of Canada temporarily extends time periods given to employers to recall employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has created challenges on many fronts for Canadian workers and employers. The Government of Canada wants to ensure that as many Canadians as possible have a job to return to and that businesses can grow and stay strong as the economy restarts.
Published June 23, 2020
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Ontario Extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workers during COVID-19
New Regulation will protect employees from permanent layoffs and businesses from potential closures.
Published June 1, 2020
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Government announces support program for large employers is open for applications
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to support Canadians and protect jobs during the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Published May 20, 2020
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Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to support Canadians and protect jobs during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Published May 19, 2020
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Canada Emergency Student Benefit application period to launch on May 15, 2020
As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government of Canada is providing direct support to students and recent graduates who are facing a very different job market this summer.
Published May 13, 2020
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Ontario Supports Job Creators as People Start Returning to Work
Government continues to prepare for the next stages of reopening the economy.
Published May 8, 2020