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Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage, Effective October 1, 2024
On October 1, 2024, the general minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, representing an approximate 3.9% increase. This follows a previous increase to the minimum wage last year from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour effective October 1, 2023.
Read moreOntario WSIB Formalizes Guidance to Workplace Parties Regarding COVID-19 Claims’ Adjudication
The WSIB explains that while the nature of some jobs places workers at greater risk of contracting COVID-19, claims made to the WSIB will nevertheless be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis.
Read moreBCPNP Prioritizing Certain Construction Occupations
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced that select construction occupations will be prioritized through targeted Invitations to Apply. This articles summarizes the requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to receive a targeted Invitation to Apply and the potential benefits for construction industry employers in British Columbia.
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