Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued a statement: “On this National Day of Mourning, we remember and honour the workers who have lost their lives, been … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the launch of the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2026. From now until July 20, 2026, young job seekers from across Canada can find local job opportunities on the Job Bank … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the designation of Chris Roberts, as Acting Commissioner for Workers effective April 13, 2026, for an 18-month term, or until a Commissioner is appointed in this role. The full release is available … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) reminds Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) members that they will need to renew their enrolment in the plan for the 2026-27 benefit year. Renewals will be open from April 15 to June … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the EI Board of Appeal (EI BOA) will begin to receive and hear appeals on April 1, 2026. The EI BOA will provide clients with their choice of hearing format and … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that, starting April 1, 2026, the federal minimum wage will rise to $18.15 per hour. This represents a total cumulative increase of 21 per cent since the introduction of the standalone federal minimum wage in 2021. This measure has supported thousands of workers in minimum-wage jobs across the federally regulated private sector. The … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the Government will further extend beyond April 2026 the three existing temporary EI measures that: Waive the one-week EI waiting period so that claimants can receive benefits for the first week of … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced targeted, time-limited measures to help rural employers address workforce challenges while maintaining strong safeguards to ensure Canadians remain first in line for available jobs. At the request of provinces or territories, … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the extension of these work-sharing flexibilities until March 31, 2027. This extension provides employers the time they need to recover, while giving workers the supports they need during these uncertain times. The … Read more
Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced that she convened key industry leaders, workers, and partners at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto, Ont. They discussed a plan to protect workers and industry … Read more