Canadian Labour Congress

Is Ottawa stepping back from national pharmacare?

Federal government ‘appears poised to allow existing bilateral funding agreements to expire without renewal,' says economist

Payroll jobs fall in February as average weekly earnings rise: report

Which Canadian sectors saw the biggest drops?

'Canada Strong' skills surge puts pressure on employers to deliver quality jobs

CLC welcomes big bets on skilled trades, major projects and affordability relief – while calling for secure, public service‑backed jobs

An AI reckoning is coming for your employees. Is Canada ready?

A landmark new study warns that artificial intelligence could permanently remove millions of workers from the labour force by 2050

New EI Board of Appeal launching in April

Will change how disputed terminations, leave decisions and records of employment scrutinized

‘No more waiting’: Group pushes for employment equity reform

Many workers continue to be disadvantaged by ‘outdated legislation and systemic discrimination,’ says group

Ottawa extends Work‑Sharing flexibilities, launches retention grant to curb layoffs

With the program, ‘employers have more time to stabilize and build and ensure workers can stay on the job, protect their incomes, and build new skills for the future’

Canada's prescription drug prices could 'get a lot worse in near future'

Report cites 'multi-pronged threat' of regulatory changes, pharmacare obstacles, international trade

Reaction to Budget 2025: Mix of optimism, caution and concern

‘Success will depend on sustained focus and careful implementation,' says chamber of commerce

Ottawa looks to ban non-competes in banks, other workplaces as part of Budget 2025

Government announces suite of changes to address labour shortages, support workers affected by economic shifts