July 13, 2026 - Nearly 80 per cent of Canada's past year job gains were in one province: Alberta - Alberta is home to roughly 12 per cent of Canada's population, but it accounted for close to 80 per cent of all the jobs the national economy created in the past year, according to Statistics Canada. Alberta added nearly 80,000 jobs in the past 12 months, while all of Canada added 99,000, the national agency said in its latest jobs report. (Full Story)

July 6, 2026 - Alberta leads Canada in gender pay gap - Women in Alberta earn 64 cents for every dollar men make annually, according to a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The national average is 72 cents. The report also examined weekly earnings, finding women in Alberta make 71 cents for every dollar earned by men, compared with 80 cents nationally. The report based those findings off 2024 (annually) and 2025 (hourly) information from Statistics Canada. (Full Story)

June 24, 2026 - Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability' in Alberta - It's curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP's new "Affordability Agenda" will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to $18 over three years. (Full Story)

June 3, 2026 - Province announces funding to support tradespeople upskilling - Alberta is investing $4 million in an adaptive training pilot to fast-track trades certification for over 200 workers. In what the association's labour relations specialist called a move that can maximize all workers' career potential, the Alberta government and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) have announced a two-year pilot program with $4 million in government funding. (Full Story)

July 17, 2026 - B.C. court rules remote working arrangement an essential term of employment - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled that an unwritten but long-accepted work-from-home arrangement can become an essential term of employment, so that a unilateral return-to-office order - without notice or agreement - can trigger constructive dismissal. Remote work can be a fundamental aspect of employment and that a legal right can be established even if it's not in writing. (Full Story)

July 13, 2026 - WorkSafeBC holding the average base rate flat in 2027 for 10th consecutive year - WorkSafeBC announced today that the preliminary average base rate for 2027 will remain at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll. Subject to final approval by WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors in the fall, this will be the 10th consecutive year that the average base rate has remained at this level. (Full Story)

July 10, 2026 - B.C. Conservatives call for youth employment plan - B.C. needs a targeted youth employment plan, Kelowna Mission MLA Gavin Dew says. Dew, the B.C. Conservative critic for economic development, pointed to Statistics Canada figures showing youth employment has declined sharply in recent years, with a Business Council of British Columbia report finding B.C. has experienced the largest youth employment decline among provinces since 2019. (Full Story)

July 10, 2026 - B.C.'s jobless rate stable, but some age groups and areas still having hard time - The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada for June show slightly increased hiring in B.C. overall, but also reveal major remaining demographic and regional disparities, including stubbornly high youth unemployment and rising joblessness in the Interior. B.C.'s unemployment rate dropped slightly by 0.3 percentage points to 6.5 per cent from May to June. The province's rate now matches the overall federal figure. (Full Story)

June 29, 2026 - Applications open for future skills grant - Applications for the future skills grant are open for 2026-27, helping more people in British Columbia access affordable, short-term skills training and prepare for jobs. Since launching in 2023, the future skills grant has supported more than 16,500 learners throughout the province. The program provides up to $3,500 for eligible short-term training at B.C.'s public post-secondary institutions, helping people build new skills, advance in their careers or transition into growing sectors. (Full Story)

June 26, 2026 - B.C. heat stress rules called outdated as WorkSafeBC urges employers to act - With summer temperatures rising across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is calling on employers to address heat stress and other warm-weather hazards before conditions turn dangerous. The warning comes as a new report from an independent think-tank argues that the province's occupational heat regulations are overdue for a fundamental overhaul, and as the broader climate context grows harder to ignore. (Full Story)

June 8, 2026 - Demystifying workplace inspections - In B.C. workplaces, inspections happen in two main ways. Employers carry out regular checks of their workplaces, equipment, and work processes. WorkSafeBC prevention officers also visit workplaces to review safety practices and support improvements. These inspections give employers a chance to ask questions and learn practical ways to improve safety. Inspections may also result in orders to address unsafe conditions or practices. These orders explain what must be fixed and ensure the work is done. (Full Story)

June 1 2026 - B.C. is seeing the worst youth employment collapse in the country - Youth employment in B.C. has suffered what one group is calling a concerning drop since just nine years ago. A new report from the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) reveals some startling numbers on how youth employment has changed since mid-2017 up to March 2026. According to the report, youth employment in March 2026 fell back to where it was in mid-2017, "erasing roughly eight years of gains" while the young population, at 671,000, is near an all-time high. (Full Story)

June 1, 2026 - New Minimum Wage In British Columbia Effective June 1 - Many workers across British Columbia will see larger paycheques starting next week as the new minimum wage comes into effect in June 2026. The increase lands on June 1, 2026, and touches every industry from retail and hospitality to gig delivery and agriculture. British Columbia now holds the highest provincial minimum wage in the entire country, surpassing every other province while trailing only the Yukon and Nunavut territories. (Full Story)

July 8, 2026 - Province Unveils Youth Employment Program Open To Permanent, But Not Temporary, Residents - A program to provide career training to young people was recently unveiled by the province. It will be open to permanent, but not temporary, residents. Earlier this month the province unveiled its plan for the "NextMB" program which is intended to provide training to youths aged 18-29 according to two streams, one for students in post-secondary education or training and the "NEET" stream for students not in employment, education, or training. (Full Story)

July 8, 2026 - Manitoba MPs announce work permit extensions for provincial nominee candidates - About 2,700 workers in Manitoba will have the opportunity to obtain work permit extensions, according to statements made by two Winnipeg members of Parliament (MPs). The extensions are to be offered to workers in Manitoba who are in pursuit of permanent residence through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), according to Kevin Lamoureux, the federal MP for Winnipeg North. (Full Story)

June 21, 2026 - Manitoba issues invitations for provincial immigration under strategic recruitment initiative - On June 18, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 124 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Candidates invited in this round had declared that they were directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative, or that they held Manitoba-supported work permits. (Full Story)

June 15, 2026 - Province announces $4.3 million for new Manitoba youth job strategy - The Manitoba government is rolling out the first two programs of its new youth employment strategy, NextMB Jobs for Youth and Dreambuilders, which will provide a combined total of $4.3 million in funding to support youth entering the job market and retaining employment. NextMB will invest $3.5 million in youth aged 18 to 29 to support two streams: one for youth currently enrolled in post-secondary, apprenticeships or recent graduates, and another stream for youth not in education, employment or training (NEET). (Full Story)

June 12, 2026 - Manitoba Establishes New Parental Attachment Leave and Restricts Employer-Required Sick Notes - On June 1, 2026, Manitoba Bills 10 and 11 received Royal Assent. These bills amend the province's Employment Standards Code (ESC) to provide leave for employees following an adoption or surrogacy, and to clarify when, and on what terms, an employer can require a sick note for illness and injury. This new law amends the ESC to provide up to 16 weeks of unpaid attachment leave for employees following the placement of a child in the employee's care for adoption, or the arrival of a newborn child via surrogacy. (Full Story)

June 12, 2026 - Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence - The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is closing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) of its International Education Stream, effective immediately. Former CEP candidates wishing to settle in Manitoba will need to pursue other pathways to permanent residence. Moving forward, candidates with at least six months of in-province work experience can be considered for selection under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, if eligible. (Full Story)

June 5, 2026 - Manitoba Becomes First in Canada to Enact Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Law - Manitoba has become the first jurisdiction in Canada to pass nurse-to-patient ratio legislation, a move the province says will improve patient safety and strengthen the health‑care workforce. The government also released a set of recommendations that will guide how the new ratios are implemented across the system. (Full Story)

June 3, 2026 - Restrictions on sick notes for Manitoba employers to be effective October 1, 2026 - In an effort to regulate employer requests for sick notes due to an employee's absence from work, the Manitoba Government tabled Bill 11 earlier this year, officially titled The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Sick Notes For Employee Absences. As of Monday, June 1, 2026, Bill 11 was passed and is now set to come into force on October 1, 2026, amending parts of The Employment Standards Code (the "Code"). (Full Story)

July 14, 2026 - Demand for skilled tradespeople at ‘all-time high' as N.B. population dips again - For the first time in 20 years, New Brunswick's population has declined for nine straight months, stepping up the pressure on industry and the workforce, especially skilled trades. David Campbell, an economic development consultant based in Moncton, said he has been warning about population decline for 15 years. "Population decline is the biggest risk for this province - for the prosperity of its people, for the strength of its economy, for the future of our province," he said. (Full Story)

July 8, 2026 - New Brunswick introducing unpaid job-protected leave for long-term illness, injury - New Brunswick is supporting employee health with the introduction of job-protected leave for long-term illness and injury, becoming the final provincial government to introduce such legislation. The province's amendment to its Employment Standards Act went into effect in June, providing up to 27 weeks of job-protected unpaid leave during any 52-week period if the employee has been employed for more than 90 continuous days. (Full Story)

June 24, 2026 - Closing the gaps: Gender pay inequity in Atlantic Canada - A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds that Atlantic Canada is home to some of the lowest and highest gender pay gaps in the country.  This report also shows the gaps by sector, industry, occupation, and unionization status, as well as key demographic indicators, including racialized status, Indigenous status, and immigration status. (Full Story)

June 15, 2026 - New Brunswick closes final gap in sick leave protections - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) marked a national advocacy milestone last week after New Brunswick legislation expanding job-protected leave for workers facing serious illness received Royal Assent, completing coverage across every Canadian province. With New Brunswick's legislation now in force, every province in Canada provides 26 or 27 weeks of job-protected leave for people facing serious illness. (Full Story)

June 11, 2026 - WorkSafeNB launches new grant to support psychological health and safety in New Brunswick - WorkSafeNB is investing $100,000 to advance psychological health and safety in New Brunswick workplaces through a new Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) Grant. The funding will support evidence-based initiatives that promote workplace psychological health and safety or work to prevent or mitigate traumatic psychological injuries (TPIs). (Full Story)

June 7, 2026 - N.B. government reminds employers of rules when hiring young people - In a news release issued Friday, June 5, the provincial government reminded those employing or about to employ young people this summer that they have to follow specific rules. students. "Restrictions for those under the age of 16 are in place to ensure their safety and well-being in the workplace. These restrictions relate to how many hours children may work, as well as when and where they can work," noted the news release. (Full Story)

July 20, 2026 - Worker says $2 wage increase for N.L. private home care workers is 'Band-Aid' solution - As the Newfoundland and Labrador government hikes the hourly wage for self-managed home care workers, one woman in the profession says more can be done to improve working conditions. As part of April's budget, the province announced it would be raising the wages for private workers by $2. It came into effect July 1, bringing the hourly rate from $17.05 to $19.05. (Full Story)

July 17, 2026 - While employers search for talent, workers with autism or intellectual disabilities overlooked - Canada has a labour shortage and a labour surplus at the same time. Canada's labour force shortages are no longer a temporary challenge. Across the country, help wanted signs are everywhere. A report this spring by RBC Economics says the situation will be exacerbated by retirements and changes in immigration policy. (Full Story)

June 14, 2026 - WorkplaceNL Expands Psychological Injury Policy - Workplace NL says the number of psychological injuries being suffered at work has been declining over the last several years. The organization recently updated its Psychological Injury Policy to include workplace harassment. The vice-president of prevention and workplace services, Alicia Sutton, says under their old policy, which looked at psychological injuries in relation to "traumatic events," the numbers started to rise back in 2008, peaked in 2018, and have been declining ever since. (Full Story)

June 11, 2026  - Independent Committee Appointed to Review Workers' Compensation System  - The Provincial Government has launched an independent statutory review of the workers' compensation system in Newfoundland and Labrador and has appointed an independent review committee to lead and oversee the process. As required under the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022, an independent statutory review must be conducted every five years. (Full Story)

June 6, 2026 - NL Jobless Rate Drops to 9.6% as National Employment Surges - he unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has dipped back to single digits as Canada gained 88,000 jobs in May. Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate fell nationally to 6.6 per cent, down from 6.9 per cent in April. In this province, the rate fell to 9.6 from 10. In the metro region, unemployment was at 7.0 per cent in May, a slight increase from April. (Full Story)

June 3, 2026 - Newfoundland and Labrador expands work permit access in rural areas - Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to opt into the federal government's temporary public policy, which allows rural employers more flexibility when hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers. Only employers in areas outside Newfoundland and Labrador census metropolitan areas, as determined by Statistics Canada, are eligible under this policy. (Full Story)

June 1, 2026 - How to be a mentor to new work colleagues - Mentorship provides an opportunity to listen and to share the insights one has learned through their personal and professional life. For Susan MacDougall, it is also about demonstrating gratitude and having her perspectives challenged. The Kentville, N.S., woman is the director of service delivery support in continuing care with Nova Scotia Health. Mentorship is one of the issues she cares deeply about and works to educate others. (Full Story)

July 23, 2026 - N.W.T. brings more laws into force to protect victims of family violence - The Northwest Territories has new legislation to better support victims of family violence, including laws that formally recognize stalking, give people greater ability to protect themselves and allow victims to sue perpetrators. According to a July 22 news release, amendments to the region's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) are now in force - thus "strengthening protections for people experiencing family violence and improving access to support across the Northwest Territories." (Full Story)

June 4, 2026 - GNWT asserts progress on Indigenous employment. Here's the data. - The GNWT says it is making progress in increasing Indigenous representation in its workforce, but the number of departments where more than 25 percent of staff are Indigenous has decreased from 2024. In 2025, 12 GNWT departments and agencies reported 25 percent or more of their staff were Indigenous. That compares to 15 departments and agencies in 2024, according to the GNWT's 2024-25 Indigenous Employment Plan Results Report. (Full Story)

June 4, 2026 - NWT proposing whistleblower protection for all territorial employees - The NWT's finance minister says amendments to the Public Service Act that would extend whistleblower protection to all GNWT employees are a "huge step forward." The GNWT is proposing the creation of a public information disclosure officer who would receive and investigate complaints of wrongdoing, and issue recommendations to address the wrongdoing and prevent it from happening again. (Full Story)

July 20, 2026 - Labour advocates warn Nova Scotia wages aren't keeping pace with cost of living - Labour advocates in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over the widening gap between wages and the cost of living. Researchers are calling for employers to offer a living wage, as recent data shows more Atlantic Canadians are struggling to hold on to their paycheques. The province's minimum wage is currently $16.75 an hour and is set to rise to $17 in the fall. (Full Story)

July 15, 2026 - One year of Duty to Cooperate: accountability in action - Nova Scotia workers and employers are benefitting from a system that is more accountable, thanks in part to Duty to Cooperate legislation introduced by the Nova Scotia Government one year ago today as part of the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. Duty to Cooperate helps define roles for those who support a successful return to work after a workplace injury, including workers, employers, and their own WCB team. (Full Story)

July 10, 2026 - Young workers vulnerable during summer employment, Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says - With the summer season in full swing, the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB Nova Scotia) is reminding employers of the risks young workers face during summer employment, despite workplace injury rates currently being at their lowest. In an interview with the Examiner, WCB Nova Scotia's vice president of prevention and employer engagement Tracey Newman stressed the unique challenges young workers face in the working world. (Full Story)

July 2, 2026 - WCB Strives to Create More Employable Nova Scotians with Recent Policy Updates - Together with employers and workers, we are helping more people stay connected and return to work after an injury. This is built on shared accountability across the system and recognition that work is good for Nova Scotia - financially, physically, and mentally. While some claims can be more complex, we want to help more Nova Scotians remain or return to work - including those who have been off work with an injury for some time. (Full Story)

June 25, 2026 - Minimum wage hike will not increase ‘affordability' in Alberta - It's curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP's new "Affordability Agenda" will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to $18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of labour-which helps produce just about everything-means higher consumer prices. (Full Story)

June 12, 2026 - Nova Scotia WCB cuts average employer assessment rate by 15% - Nova Scotia's Workers' Compensation Board reduces the average employer assessment rate to $2.25 per $100 of assessable payroll, a 15 per cent decrease that the board describes as the first rate cut in a generation. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia shared the reduction will return an estimated $75 million to the provincial economy by lowering costs for employers. The change comes alongside benefit improvements for injured workers. (Full Story)

June 4, 2026 - Nova Scotia government's minimum wage hike may actually hurt workers - The Houston government recently increased Nova Scotia's minimum wage to $16.75. And while proponents say the increase will help workers struggling with today's cost of living, minimum wage increases are fraught with unintended consequences. For example, when governments set minimum wages, they effectively legislate a wage level higher than what the market is willing to pay for some workers. As a result, demand for workers falls and businesses hire fewer employees. (Full Story)

June 30, 2026 - Nunavut's minimum wage increases September 1 to $20.17 per hour - Beginning September 1, 2026, Nunavut's minimum wage rate is increasing to $20.17 per hour. With this update, Nunavut continues to have the highest minimum wage rate in Canada. The increase is part of an adjustment system that updates the minimum wage each year so it keeps better pace with the cost of living and wage trends across the territory. The rate is calculated based on changes to the Consumer Price Index for Iqaluit and Nunavut's average hourly wage from the previous year. (Full Story)

May 21, 2026 - Canada and Nunavut partner on $2M marine training fund - Nunavummiut interested in a career at sea could have their training paid for, thanks to new funding announced Thursday in Iqaluit. The $2-million marine training fund will pay for students to take the Bridge Watch Rating program offered by the non-profit Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium. The federal government is providing $1.5 million, while the Government of Nunavut is kicking in $500,000. (Full Story)

July 23, 2026 - Ontario Workforce Priority Stream: Complete Guide - The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream is an employer-driven immigration pathway under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that helps skilled foreign workers obtain permanent residence in Canada. Unlike some Ontario immigration streams that target specific occupations or sectors, the Workforce Priority Stream is open to eligible workers across a broad range of occupations. (Full Story)

July 14, 2026 - ‘Confidence is tied to demand': Why many Ontario businesses aren't hiring despite Canada's job market stabilizing in June - A new Labour Force Survey by Statistic Canada shows numbers in June 2026 stayed relatively the same as the month before, with the employment rate only rising 0.1 per cent to 60.8 per cent and the unemployment rate dropping 0.1 per cent to 6.5 per cent. Additionally, youth unemployment dropped by 0.7 per cent, landing on 12.7 per cent going into summer break. (Full Story)

July 9, 2026 - Key Changes for Employers and Foreign Workers - On June 26, 2026, amendments to Ontario Regulation 422/17 (the "Regulation") under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (the "OIA") came into force, marking the first phase of a significant redesign of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program ("OINP"). The changes consolidated the OINP's eight existing program streams and introduced the new Ontario Workforce Priority ("OWP") stream, with the remaining redesigned streams expected to launch later this summer. (Full Story)

June 30, 2026 - Working past age 65 in Ontario? Here are five things you need to know about severance pay - If you're 65 or older, and your employer has terminated your job, you might assume your age is working against you - but in Ontario, it's actually the opposite. A number of persistent myths about severance pay and retirement age can lead employees to walk away from compensation they're fully entitled to. (Full Story)

June 26, 2026 - Ontario rejects Ottawa's offer to let rural employers hire more temporary foreign workers - Ontario has rejected Ottawa's offer to let rural employers in the province hire more temporary foreign workers to fill labour needs, citing youth unemployment and a focus on its domestic workforce. Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini told Patty Hadju, Canada's minister of jobs and families, that the province's businesses are "well positioned to recruit, train and retain the many young people who are available and eager to work." (Full Story)

June 17, 2026 - Commission Pay After Job Loss: What Ontario Lawyers Decided - An Ontario Court of Appeal ruling clarifies when employees keep commission on files settled before departure and why quantum meruit won't fill the gaps. The key issue is whether a departing employee retains the right to commission or contingency fees for files that were resolved before their employment ended, and whether quantum meruit can fill gaps for work still in progress at termination. (Full Story)

June 3, 2026 - Can an Employer Fire You for Filing a Human Rights Complaint in Ontario? - A 2026 HRTO ruling confirms that firing an employee after they file a human rights complaint can amount to illegal reprisal in Ontario. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that a dismissal closely connected to an employee's human rights proceeding can constitute reprisal, a separate and independent violation of the Code. (Full Story)

June 1, 2020 - Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses - Ontario is temporarily amending its labour laws to help businesses avoid permanently laying off workers and paying out severance, which could send some into bankruptcy during the pandemic. The government announced Monday that it would amend the Employment Standards Act, which requires businesses to terminate employees who have been laid off for 13 weeks. The law then requires the business to pay severance to workers. (Full Story)

May 29, 2026 - Ontario Job Posting Rules (2026): What You Can and Cannot Say - Since January 1, 2026, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must meet six requirements on every publicly advertised job posting: disclose the expected pay, disclose any use of AI in hiring, state whether the vacancy is real, drop Canadian experience requirements, tell interviewed applicants the outcome within 45 days, and keep records for 3 years. (Full Story)

July 5, 2026 - Workers' comp system returned $185M to P.E.I. employers since 2015, even after workplace accidents - Prince Edward Island businesses that pay into the Workers Compensation Board received $185 million from the board's surplus fund over the past 10 years - and some advocates for employees injured on the job say the system needs an overhaul. Businesses get the extra funds from stock market investments the board makes, regardless of their track record of injured workers. (Full Story)

July 3, 2026 - PEI introducing up to 27 weeks of job-protected unpaid medical leave, increasing unpaid sick leave - Prince Edward Island is introducing several legislative changes that increase unpaid job-protected leave for employees in the province. The amendments to the provincial Employment Standards Act, which took effect June 30, include the introduction of up to 27 weeks of job-protected unpaid medical leave for employees who are treating or recovering from an illness or injury, making an organ or tissue donation or are receiving gender-affirming care. (Full Story)

June 26, 2026 - What is driving the massive pay divide for racialized women in P.E.I.? - Prince Edward Island has the lowest overall gender pay gap in Canada, but a new report says that progress is not being felt equally. Women on P.E.I. earn five per cent less than men based on average weekly wages, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). But a closer look at annual income data shows the Island has the biggest gap in Atlantic Canada between racialized women and non-racialized men, at 42 per cent. (Full Story)

June 25, 2026 - Youth unemployment in P.E.I. is high, so how is there a labour shortage? - Emma Hawley has been looking for work for about two about years now. The 20-year-old says she has applied to more than 25 businesses within walking distance of her home, changed her resume multiple times, updated her contact information and repeatedly followed up with employers but still hasn't landed a job. (Full Story)

June 24, 2026 - Shorter work week, job-protected leave among workplace changes taking effect soon on P.E.I. - Changes are coming to the act that works to protect both workers and employers on P.E.I. A new version of the Employment Standards Act will come into force on June 30, replacing legislation that has not had a major review since 2006. The overhaul follows an independent review panel that returned with more than 100 recommendations. Rather than amending the law piece by piece again, government decided to start over. (Full Story)

June 18, 2026 - Canada: Big Changes for PEI Workplaces - Inside the New Employment Standards Act - Prince Edward Island has introduced significant updates to its Employment Standards Act to strengthen employee protections and modernize workplace standards. The changes expand rights related to scheduling, overtime, leave entitlements, vacation, and termination, while enhancing enforcement through stronger compliance measures. The reforms are intended to provide greater fairness for workers and clarify employer responsibilities. (Full Story)

June 18, 2026 - The WCB shares 2025 highlights at its annual general meeting - In 2025, the Workers Compensation Board of PEI (WCB) continued to advance the priorities of its three-year, strategic plan. First implemented in 2024, the plan focuses on three specific areas: the WCB team, the complex and evolving needs of clients and business transformation. At the annual general meeting, CEO of the WCB, Dan Campbell, shared financial, strategic and operational highlights as well as details on work-related safety and injuries. (Full Story)

June 12, 2026 - Prince Edward Island announces changes to help modernize employment laws - Prince Edward Island has announced upcoming changes to employment laws in the province. The new Employment Standards Act will come into effect on June 30. The provincial government says it will help modernize and strengthen the rights and obligations of both employees and employers. An independent review panel completed a report with 110 recommendations for employment standards. (Full Story)

July 30, 2026 - Wages for Saskatchewan health care workers are the lowest in Canada - CUPE 5430 has released new research showing that most health care workers in Saskatchewan are the lowest paid in all of Canada. After four years without a wage increase, CUPE 5430 is calling for desperately needed wage increases to retain health care workers in Saskatchewan's critically short-staffed health system. (Full Story) 

July 27 2026 - Saskatchewan youth unemployment rate falls to 11.1 per cent in June - Saskatchewan's youth unemployment rate declined in June as the province recorded year-over-year employment gains among young workers, according to the latest labour force data from Statistics Canada. The youth unemployment rate fell to 11.1 per cent, down from 13.2 per cent in May and 12.1 per cent in June 2025. (Full Story)

July 23, 2026 - The Accessible Saskatchewan Act: What employers should be doing now - Many Saskatchewan organizations have now completed and published their first accessibility plans under The Accessible Saskatchewan Act. In our previous Insight, we reviewed the planning requirements imposed by the legislation and the steps organizations needed to take to develop and publish accessibility plans. With those plans now in place, attention should turn to implementation. (Full Story)

July 10, 2026 - Saskatchewan holds steady as Canada sees slight drop in unemployment for June - The Saskatchewan job market remained relatively stable in June, mirroring a national trend of slight improvements and steady employment. According to the latest Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics Canada Friday morning, the province added 6,500 jobs last month, bringing the total number of employed individuals to nearly 621,800. (Full Story)

June 29, 2026 - Saskatchewan's minimum wage to increase, still 2nd lowest in Canada - Saskatchewan's minimum wage is due for a bump later this year. However, despite the increase, the province will still sport one of the lowest minimum wages in the country. Effective Oct. 1, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will rise 35 cents to $15.70 an hour. The province determines its minimum wage by using an indexation formula tied to the Consumer Price Index. (Full Story)

June 26, 2019 - Revise your 2019 payroll estimate online - If your actual payroll will be 50 per cent higher than your initial estimate, you need to update it to avoid a six per cent penalty of the assessed difference. At the beginning of the year, you submitted your estimated payroll for 2019 to the WCB. Your estimated payroll should be as accurate as possible. If your actual payroll will be 50 per cent higher than your initial estimate, you need to update it to avoid a six per cent penalty of the assessed difference. (Full Story)

July 31, 2026 - Yukon job numbers climb 5.7% as payroll employment rebounds in May - The Yukon's job market reported a sharp turnaround this spring, with new figures from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics showing payroll employment jumped 5.7 per cent year-over-year in May, a shift from the slight dip recorded between May 2024 and May 2025. The territory counted 26,844 payroll jobs in May, up from 25,385 a year earlier. (Full Story)

June 28, 2026 - Yukon adds jobs across major sectors in April while vacancies fall - The Yukon's payroll employment continued its steady climb in April as the territory added jobs across most major sectors, according to new figures from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. The bureau reports the territory recorded 26,839 jobs, up 6.9 per cent from April 2025. Goods‑producing industries added 708 jobs year over year, while services‑producing industries grew by 903 jobs. (Full Story)

May 28, 2026 - Pilot program supports migrant and vulnerable workers with Yukon labour rights - Workers in the Yukon who lack union protection or struggle to navigate the territory's patchwork of labour laws now have a new place to turn with the launch of a pilot legal‑navigation program for migrant, Indigenous, gig and other precariously employed workers. The Yukon Workers' Action Centre formally introduced the initiative during a May 28 presentation at the Whitehorse Public Library. (Full Story)