Category: Budgets & Govt Announcements
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B.C. Announces Waiver of Premiums
WorkSafeBC announced that it is waiving premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for furloughed workers (employees on leave with full or partial pay . . .
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Quebec Announces Increase in Health & Safety Officers
Quebec announced that 1,000 officers from several government departments and agencies will visit workplaces throughout the province (but particularly in Montreal). These redeployed officers will work in conjunction with the Standards Commission, the equity, health and safety at work (CNESST) to to educate employers and workers on COVID-19 health and safety standards . . .
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B.C. Announces Pandemic Pay for Front-Line Workers
British Columbia announced temporary pandemic pay for health, social services and corrections employees providing in-person, front-line care during the COVID-19 pandemic . . .
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Federal Government Extends Wage Subsidy & Announces Further Amendments
The federal government announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), and provided information on further legislative and regulatory amendments . . .
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Ontario Announces New Workplaces to Reopen & Resources
Ontario announced additional workplaces that can reopen beginning on May 16, 2020. Also, a new resource page includes sector-specific guidelines and posters to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace . . .
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Federal Government Announces Changes for Temporary Foreign Workers
The federal government announced a new, temporary policy that will reduce the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to apply for a work permit . . .
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Alberta Launches Online Portal for Permits, Appeals & Reports
Alberta has launched a new employment standards and health and safety portal where businesses can access applications, submit appeals and create reports . . .
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Ontario Guidance re Pandemic Pay for Front-Line Workers
Further to my earlier post regarding additional pay for front-line workers, Ontario posted a new site providing further information . . .
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B.C. Plan for Reopening Economy
British Columbia published its Restart Plan, which outlines four phases for reopening its economy. It also includes sector-specific guides for a range of workplaces . . .
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Ontario Announces Certain Businesses to Open May 4
Further to the publication of its framework for reopening the province earlier this week, the Ontario government announced that certain businesses may open on May 4, 2020 . . .
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