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Employment Law March 4th, 2025

‘Dumb thing to do’: Trudeau slaps U.S. with 25% counter-tariffs

By Lior Samfiru

Adjusting the Employment Insurance (EI) program is one of the relief options the federal government is looking at.

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Employment Law March 4th, 2025

Telus offers severance packages to hundreds of workers in February

By Lior Samfiru

The buyouts reportedly targeted Telus Business Solutions, network operations, engineering, and other departments.

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Employment Law March 3rd, 2025

Devastating duties imminent: Trump to hit Canada with 25% tariffs on March 4

By Lior Samfiru

The president told reporters at the White House that there was "no room left" to negotiate with Canada and Mexico.

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Employment Law March 3rd, 2025

Town of Cochrane cutting jobs, part of ‘organizational redesign’

By Lior Samfiru

The exact number of unionized and non-unionized positions affected by the restructuring wasn't disclosed.

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Employment Law March 3rd, 2025

Town of Cochrane Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at the Town of Cochrane? Learn more about your severance rights in Ontario and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law February 28th, 2025

Autodesk slashing 1,350 jobs to strengthen business resilience

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Andrew Anagnost told staff that the workforce reduction wasn't "the result of any third-party pressure."…

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Employment Law February 26th, 2025

U.S. official claims Canada might avoid 25% tariffs until April

By Lior Samfiru

Unless plans change during negotiations, the representative said sweeping duties will be imposed on March 4.

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Employment Law February 26th, 2025

Fanshawe College planning to cut jobs, programs in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

President Peter Devlin told staff that the college will "have a deficit position while we reshape Fanshawe over time."…

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Employment Law February 26th, 2025

Fanshawe College Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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