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Could Quebec’s skills training model help solve Canada’s labour shortage?
From baggage handlers to health-care workers, teachers and carpenters, Canada is beset by a shortage of workers in almost every business sector and region of the country.
Safety inspector strike drags into week 6
After nearly six weeks, more than 170 safety inspectors working for Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority remain on strike, with no further talks scheduled.
Ontario must consult public, groups before expanding 'strong mayor' powers: AMO
A group representing Ontario municipalities says the province must conduct broad consultations as it considers expanding so-called "strong mayor" powers to communities other than Toronto and Ottawa.
Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Tuesday in Kitchener, Ont., alongside Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen, after meeting with local politicians, housing advocates and other stakeholders.
Three shortlisted for CHEO 1Door4Care project
Teams from EllisDon, PCL and Pomerleau have been shortlisted for the work and will be invited to respond to an RFP for the project this fall.