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U.S. trade war could cost Canada 160K jobs in Q2 2025, report warns
The Conference Board of Canada is anticipating a "swift recovery" if recent U.S. duties are lifted in three months.
Ontario Minimum Wage 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Ontario's minimum wage is $17.20. Discover the 2025 rates, special categories, and your workplace rights in the province.
Centennial College reportedly planning to cut 25% of staff in 2025
The update comes as the college is closing its East York campus and moving affected programs to its Scarborough location.
Centennial College Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at Centennial College? Learn more about your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.
Stress leave in Ontario: Employee rights
Stress leave in Ontario: ESA gives 3 unpaid sick days, but you may qualify for more time off as a disability. Know…
Hudson’s Bay offers bonuses to executives but no severance for employees: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joined John Oakley on 640 Toronto to discuss employee rights as a company files for bankruptcy and more.
Improving Canadian bankruptcy law amid the Bay creditor protection: Lior Samfiru with Law360
Lior Samfiru, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Law360 Canada to discuss Canadian bankruptcy laws.
SIU investigating 4-vehicle Brampton crash near Streetsville Glen Golf Club
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos or video, to contact them.
Tractor-trailer driver charged after fiery Hwy. 402 crash in Sarnia
Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.