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Employment Law May 15th, 2026

Victoria Day in Ontario: Stat Holiday Rights for Employees (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

Victoria Day is a paid stat holiday in Ontario. Understand your rights if your employer refuses to give you time off work.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2026

Ontario Statutory Holidays: Complete Guide for 2026

By Teilen Celentano

Ontario's 2026 statutory holidays. See who gets stat holiday pay, how to calculate it & what happens if you're fired near a…

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Employment Law May 15th, 2026

Keyera Closes $5.3B Canadian Natural Gas Liquids Acquisition: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the acquisition, reaction from the Competition Bureau, and key resources for Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2026

Alberta Stat Holidays 2026: Complete Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Full list of Alberta stat holidays in 2026. Learn about stat holiday pay rules and how our team can enforce your rights.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2026

BC Stat Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about the province's statutory holidays, optional holidays, holiday pay rules, and when legal advice is necessary.

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Car Accidents May 15th, 2026

Transport Truck Driver Seriously Hurt After Hwy. 416 Crash South of Ottawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Car Accidents May 14th, 2026

Ottawa Crashes, Car Accidents & Local News

By Sivan Tumarkin

Been in a car accident in Ottawa? Get the latest crash updates, learn what steps to take, and find out your legal…

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Amazon Trims “Selling Partner Services” Team, Part of 2026 Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected Canadian employees.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Amazon Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Amazon has trimmed its "Selling Partner Services" team in 2026. Key details and resources for Canadian staff.

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