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Layoffs

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Employment Law October 6th, 2025

Trump to Kick Off November with 25% Duty on Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell announcement comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the White House to continue trade negotiations.

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Employment Law October 6th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law October 6th, 2025

“A Direct Attack on Workers”: Service Canada Slashes 250 Passport Jobs in October

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law October 6th, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law October 6th, 2025

Air Canada Planning to Exit North Bay in January 2026: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the bombshell announcement and comprehensive resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law September 30th, 2025

Highline Mushrooms Closing Wellington Farm, Nearly 300 Jobs Lost

By Lior Samfiru

Highline Mushrooms will close its Wellington, Ontario farm on Dec. 12, 2025, cutting nearly 300 jobs and impacting local farmers.

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Employment Law September 30th, 2025

Kap Paper “Forced” to Idle Northern Ontario Mill, Hundreds of Jobs Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the bombshell announcement and key resources for affected non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law September 30th, 2025

Kap Paper Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Kap Paper? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law September 30th, 2025

WildBrain Shutting Down Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV & Télémagino

By Lior Samfiru

WildBrain will shutter Canadian TV channels Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV & Télémagino after its failed deals with Rogers & Bell.

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