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Employment Law February 3rd, 2025

Trudeau, Trump agree to ‘pause’ trade war until March 1

By Lior Samfiru

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a social media post that Canada will improve border security and appoint a "Fentanyl Czar."…

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Employment Law February 2nd, 2025

Canadian Red Cross Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Canadian Red Cross? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job…

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Employment Law February 1st, 2025

‘Canada is prepared’: Trump’s 25% tariff to take effect on Feb. 4

By Lior Samfiru

In response to sweeping U.S. tariffs, Canada announced counter-tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2025

Dell return-to-office mandate: 5 days a week in March

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Michael Dell said the tech giant has seen "new speed, energy, and passion" from staff who've fully resumed in-office work.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2025

Donald Trump planning to hit Canada with 25% tariff on Feb. 1

By Lior Samfiru

The White House shut down a report claiming the U.S. was thinking about holding off on the 25 per cent tariff until…

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Employment Law January 30th, 2025

Amazon trimming dozens of communications, sustainability jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant said it identified some roles "too narrowly scoped or that introduced unnecessary layers."…

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Disability/Personal Injury January 29th, 2025

Mortgage insurance companies in Canada (2025)

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn about mortgage loan and life insurance options, the insurance companies that offer coverage, and how to handle claim denials in Canada.

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Employment Law January 29th, 2025

Dell Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 29th, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% in January 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's January interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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