The federal government has added six new regions, including Guelph, Winnipeg, and Regina, to the list of areas where employers can no longer apply for low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The restriction, effective October 10, further limits the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in communities where
The Ontario government’s proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) signals one of the province’s most consequential HR reforms in years. It would require all job postings from medium and large employers (those with 25 or more staff) to include salary ranges, disclose the use of
Pay transparency in Canada has evolved from a trend to an expectation, but not yet a uniform one. Across provinces, new disclosure obligations are reshaping how employers and especially staffing and payrolling firms advertise roles, negotiate pay, and record compensation data. The result is a patchwork of rules that reflect
Pay transparency in Canada has evolved from a trend to an expectation, but not yet a uniform one. Across provinces, new disclosure obligations are reshaping how employers and especially staffing and payrolling firms advertise roles, negotiate pay, and record compensation data. The result is a patchwork of rules that reflect
The federal government has added six new regions, including Guelph, Winnipeg, and Regina, to the list of areas where employers can no longer apply for low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The restriction, effective October 10, further limits the use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in communities where
The Ontario government’s proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) signals one of the province’s most consequential HR reforms in years. It would require all job postings from medium and large employers (those with 25 or more staff) to include salary ranges, disclose the use of
Recent guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency has clarified the conditions under which T4A slips must be issued for contractor payments and other non-employment income. The clarification reaffirms that certain incorporated or independent contractors providing services may still fall within T4A reporting requirements.
The announcement is significant for staffing and
As of October 1, several provinces raised their minimum wages, including Ontario to $17.60 and Nova Scotia to $16.50. These adjustments, though modest, are expected to have broad effects on sectors reliant on entry-level and hourly work such as retail, warehousing, and hospitality.
The increases will likely trigger
