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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Prepac cutting 170+ jobs in Delta, production going to U.S.

By Lior Samfiru

Prepac is cutting more than 170 jobs in Delta, citing tariffs and shifting production to North Carolina by May 2025.

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A headshot of Ontario employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin next to the logos for Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Ottawa radio station Newstalk 580 CFRA.
Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Trade war layoffs ‘similar to COVID’: Employment lawyer with 580 CFRA

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Mackenzie Irwin discussed temporary layoffs during the Canada-U.S. trade war with Newstalk 580 CFRA's Patricia Boal.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in B.C. to cut 70 faculty positions

By Lior Samfiru

The university is trimming its headcount due to a projected $49-million shortfall in international tuition revenue.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

HUB International Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from HUB International? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents March 12th, 2025

Rideshare passenger hospitalized after Hwy. 417 crash in Ottawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police have charged the operator of the ride-sharing vehicle with impaired and dangerous driving.

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Car Accidents March 12th, 2025

OPP: Impaired driving an issue in eastern Ontario to kick off 2025

By Sivan Tumarkin

Officials are reminding motorists to think about their own lives "and the lives of everyone else on the road."…

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