Nation-wide panel for apprentices and journeypersons
/in front, news/by CANSThe Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has launched the Apprentices in Canada panel to hear about your experience working in the skilled trades. Read more.
New immigrants vulnerable to workplace accidents
/in front, news/by CANSNew arrivals in Canada face additional vulnerabilities on the job, according to studies by Institute for Work and Health (IWH) in Toronto. Agnieszka Kosny, a of the social and behavioural sciences department at IWH says many immigrants face challenges because they don’t speak English to start with and because the experience and certification they earned […]
Sexual harassment, harassment and bullying: Can it be prevented?
/in front, news/by CANSGrowing media attention to, and increasing public interest in, workplace bullying, harassment and sexual harassment has raised awareness of the issue everywhere, including in the construction industry. Read more.
Government seeking recommendations on federal prompt payment legislation
/in front, news/by CANSThe Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and helping those working hard to join it. As part of this commitment, action is underway on multiple fronts to ensure that construction contractors and subcontractors who do business with the federal government are paid promptly. Read more.