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Bill C-58 Comes Into Force – Replacement Workers Now Banned in the Federal Sector

June 20, 2025 marks the day that Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (“Code”) and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations (“Bill C-58”), comes into force. The Bill, which received royal assent on June 20, 2024, introduces very significant changes to federal labour law in Canada including, most notably, a ban on the use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout.

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Employers' Advisor

Employers’ Advisor June 2025

In this issue: 1) Ontario Gets Working for Workers Seven…And B.C. Plays Catch-Up (Or Skips Ahead) 2) Truth Over Tarnish: Negative Work Reference Held Not Defamatory 3) Time to Face the Change: HRTO Introduces Mandatory Mediation and Releases Updated Practice Directions

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In A Flash

Increasing Access to AEDs on Construction Sites

In 2024, the WSIB had $7.8 billion in reserves and issued a $2 billion surplus rebate to eligible employers in early 2025, based on 60% of their 2023 premiums. A second $2 billion rebate is planned for spring 2025, with eligibility details to be announced.

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