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The Canadian Grain Commission has asked farmers to consider delivering harvest samples directly to CGC offices, services centres or approved drop offs as Canada Post strike delays mail.| Grainews
The Canadian Grain Commission has asked farmers to consider delivering harvest samples directly to CGC offices, services centres or approved drop offs as Canada Post strike delays mail.| Grainews
Nostalgic social media videos detailing Blair-Brown rivalry elicit cult following among young political fans| the Guardian
Reading Time: 5minutesDisponible en français. On 30 January 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (the Court) recognized a constitutional protection of the right to strike, ruling in Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan that this right is an “indispensable” part of collective bargaining. In... Read More › The post Constitutional Protection of the Right to Strike appeared first on HillNotes.| HillNotes
Three Newfoundlanders and hundreds of others, including more Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitment to international law and its obligation to protect Canadians?| Commentary Archives – The Independent
Debbie McVitty argues that the new target of two thirds participation in higher level learning finally gives the sector an agenda to rally around| Wonkhe
The Canadian Grain Commission has asked farmers to consider delivering harvest samples directly to CGC offices, services centres or approved drop offs as Canada Post strike delays mail. The post Mail strike disrupts grain sample delivery appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Field Crops Ontario | Farmtario
Who in this election is talking about climate change and a just transition? Community and youth groups are, but not the candidates in any meaningful way| News Archives – The Independent
The deputy leadership frontrunner says “when members’ voices count for something we shift policy”.| New Statesman
Percentage supporting pathway to citizenship for TFWs drops from 36 to 30 per cent over past year September 25, 2025 – Criticisms of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program aren’t new, but sustained objections to the policy from the left and right side of the political spectrum have soured Canadians on it - further worsening sentiment compared to this time last… The post Most say Temporary Foreign Worker program is bad for housing, young workers, but also say TFWs unfairly blamed ap...| Angus Reid Institute
An Arise meeting at Labour Conference urged solidarity with Latin America as it's left government have led support for the Palestinians face increased pressure from Trump. The post Arise meeting at Labour Conference urges Latin America solidarity first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
Apsana Begum speaks up. The post Apsana Begum: I will continue to oppose the two-child limit at every opportunity first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
The democratic rights of members have been bent out of shape by great slabs of NEC rule changes at successive Conferences.| Labour Outlook - Amplifying socialist voices, supporting frontline struggles,...
More than 1,600 people have already been arrested, and 1,500 more have pledged to risk arrest on Saturday in London.| Articles – Truthout
Municipal water and wastewater employees for the City of Charlottetown, P.E.I., have been on strike for nearly two months in search of a wage increase beyond the 2% per year, which is on offer from the municipality. About 30 workers walked off the job on July 29 over issues like job security, seniority and wages, […] The post Charlottetown water workers enter second month of strike over wages, job security appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Commission on Social Security is calling for a new approach to the benefits system that puts those directly affected at the heart of policymaking The post The DWP is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of disabled people. Here’s how to overhaul it appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
It's a quarter of a century since New Labour's commission on the future of multicultural Britain. As Keir Starmer calls for pride, it's time to take another look at British diversity The post Why we need a new commission on the future of multicultural Britain appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
A workshop in Stockholm discussed the challenges and necessity of engaging with China for green and just transitions The post Trade-offs: Working with China on the energy transition appeared first on Dialogue Earth.| Dialogue Earth
Mark Perryman selects his reading matter to make sense of a party in trouble The 4th July 2024 landslide seems […] The post Ten Reads to Understand Labour Conference appeared first on Compass.| Compass
A personal perspective from Ken Spours. Factionalism, division and failure Political factionalism invariably leads to failure. Even when you think […] The post The New Mainstream: Radical realism to unite a fractured Labour Party and a divided nation appeared first on Compass.| Compass
Keir Starmer is presiding over the decline of social democracy in Britain, but an alternative path is still possible. What […] The post ‘There Is Still Time to Save the Labour Party From Itself and Forge a New Political Mainstream’ appeared first on Compass.| Compass
Kemi Badenoch's pledge to repeal the Climate Change Act – which commits the UK to Net Zero – must be just the start of the dismantling of the Westminster Uniparty consensus on climate catastrophism, says Ben Pile. The post Kemi’s Pledge to Repeal the Climate Change Act Must Be Just the Start appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
The City of Yellowknife says a tentative deal has been reached to avoid municipal enforcement officers beginning job action on Monday next week. The post City says it has reached last-minute deal with bylaw officers first appeared on Cabin Radio.| Cabin Radio
Ekati diamond mine owner Burgundy has reduced the value of its next severance payments to laid-off staff as its financial position worsens. The post In financial peril, Burgundy reduces Ekati severance payments first appeared on Cabin Radio.| Cabin Radio
Canada’s construction sector continues to shed jobs and opportunities, according to the latest Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours from Statistics Canada.| On-Site Magazine
Hiring immigrant workers alone won't solve the workforce crisis, says MUN researcher. Retaining ECEs is critical.| News Archives – The Independent
Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique age demographics and comparatively low immigration numbers make the province more vulnerable to new restrictions| News Archives – The Independent
Two of Labrador Marine Inc.’s three ferries have now unionized| The Independent
The media may have created the habit, but it is now part of our national consciousness| New Statesman
Le camp d'internement de Kapuskasing (1914-1920) accueillait principalement des civils ukrainiens, les forçant à travailler dans des conditions difficiles ; les archives préservent les points de vue des internés et des gardes.| NiCHE
Kapuskasing internment camp (1914–1920) confined mainly Ukrainian civilians, forcing labour under harsh conditions; archival records preserve internee and guard perspectives.| NiCHE
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued gambling operators "should pay their fair share" ahead of a widely expected tax hike in the autumn budget.| Gambling Industry News
Labour is holding an election for the position of Deputy Leader, I have five questions I want to ask them. Now how to put these questions to them.| davelevy.info
Analysts fear that plans for a gambling tax hike in the United Kingdom could actually backfire and lead to a reduction in income for the government.| Gambling Industry News
While speculation about a right-wing pact to ensure that the Tories or Reform can win power is rampant, there’s little mention of any sort of progressive pact to save us from such a fate. The post Left or right – who could unite first? appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate.| Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
Rachel Reeves is set to attend a gambling lobbyist's event ahead of the chancellor's widely expected tax hike later this autumn.| Gambling Industry News
With luck and careful management, the Prime Minister should get through Labour conference without political disaster| New Statesman
The Scotland Secretary on his political comeback, taking on the SNP, and the crisis in Labour| New Statesman
Reading Time: 4minutesDisponible en français. This HillNote compares Canada’s productivity performance with that of other Group of Seven (G7) countries and Australia, which has a resource-rich economy that is similar to Canada’s. The HillNote is the second in a four-part series on... Read More › The post What Is Canada’s Productivity Performance and How Does It Compare to Other Countries? appeared first on HillNotes.| HillNotes
If you are skilled in a particular profession or industry, you could qualify for a Canadian skilled worker visa. In 2015, Canada introduced the Express Entry program, an immigration program for skilled immigrants who want to permanently settle in Canada and contribute to the economy. Canada needs skilled trade professionals in almost every sector – […] The post Could a skilled worker visa be your ticket to Canada? appeared first on Canada Property Guide.| Canada Property Guide
The government of Manitoba has signed a workforce agreement with Manitoba Building Trades that will see large provincially funded construction projects prioritize the use of Manitoba workers.| On-Site Magazine
Content note – discussion of suicide, drug use, workplace violence, mass shootings, probably some other grim emergency room material The Pitt is a 2025 TV medical drama set in a fictional ER in Pittsburgh. It won three Emmys the other night, partly for being very well acted and well written, with great characters, but also […]| Death is a Whale
Compared to the Union government’s social security code, the state gig work legislations go further by not just providing a framework, but also regulating certain aspects of conditions of work, says...| www.indiaspend.com
In the 22 years since it was founded, there has never been a more important moment in the life of […] The post Today we launched Mainstream. Here’s why. appeared first on Compass.| Compass
Compass congratulates Zack Polanski on being elected leader of the Green Party. Winning by five to one against effective opponents […] The post Compass Statement on Zack Polanski’s Election as Leader of the Green Party appeared first on Compass.| Compass
Written by Annabel Simpson. Over the summer of 2022, reports of people being trafficked from overseas and being forced to work scamming others in Southeast Asia began to make their way into Western…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Renee Te-Jung Chen. This article looks beyond the numbers of Taiwan’s Small-Amount Remittance Services for Foreign Migrant Workers from a gender perspective. It argues that the mil…| Taiwan Insight
On VOCM Open Line Friday, FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street lambasted provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne over his handling of the commercial cod fishery expansion, namely the five per cent quota […]| Commentary Archives – The Independent
At the General Committee of Lewisham North last night we agreed to send a motion calling for the abolition of the two child benefit cap, and also proposed a reference back of the NPF report. I intiallly proposed the words| davelevy.info
In an article/podcast in inews, entitled “Starmer’s Government sees closer ties with the EU as a key part of plans to ramp up economic growth”, the issue of deals with globa…| davelevy.info
We are two months in and, as far as NHS reform goes, the new government is still in a stage of political positioning and information gathering. Lord Darzi’s report, published yesterday, tells us that the NHS is in a bad state. Everything is worse than it was in 2010: waiting lists have soared, cancer outcomes […]| The Policy Sketchbook
A recent poll has revealed the public want to hike gambling taxes to strengthen the fight against child poverty. A survey by Survation for the campaign group 38 Degrees was shared with the Mirror, which showed 64% of people support the idea put forward by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown last month. Just 14% of […] The post Poll Reveals Public Want To Hike Gambling Taxes To Fight Child Poverty appeared first on Gambling Industry News.| Sportsbetting News Archives - Gambling Industry News
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will become law in the next few weeks. But will it be watered down by 'pro-business' amendments?| Big Issue
The Labour Party has published its manifesto. Labour claims to raise £7.35bn from additional tax – but almost three-quarters of that is from increased tax compliance rather than actual new taxes. The most obvious criticism is a lack of ambition, and lack of any proposals to reform the most serious problems with our tax system. […]| Tax Policy Associates Ltd
Housing secretary Angela Rayner pledged to build 1.5 million houses. Her efforts to buy them has led to her downfall.| Socialist Worker
Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary amid a stamp duty row.| Big Issue
Zack Polanski's election as Green Party leader poses a challenge for Keir Starmer, with danger on his left flank, say experts| Big Issue
The Tory leader has fumbled yet another easy catch.| New Statesman
This is an extract of Neal Lawson’s essay which appears in ‘The Starmer Symptom’, edited by Mark Perryman. Other contributors […] The post ‘Time to Reshuffle the Labour Left’ appeared first on Compass.| Compass
From public support for progressive policies to the courage of Palestine Action defenders, signs of a better future are emerging […] The post ‘Why Optimism of the Intellect Is Needed to Counter Britain’s Spiral Into Despair’ appeared first on Compass.| Compass
Outdated public tools leave policy makers stranded while private companies hold the real insights| The Walrus
This article looks at the development of Labour’s Policy as its annual Conference approaches. It looks at the rules commitment to “voting in parts”, and reproduces an NPF report r…| davelevy.info
Campaigners are organising local meetings to discuss what the new left electoral party should look like| Socialist Worker
The current government places a central emphasis on technology and innovation in its evolving national security strategy, and wider approach to governance. Labour proposes reviving a struggling Bri…| Drone Wars UK
Farage previously said politics should be kept out of football| Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
‘You had 14 years in power,’ runs the refrain. ‘What did the Conservatives achieve?’ Often it is those with a Conservative outlook who are the most exasperated. After all, it wasn’t just that the Conservatives failed in their promise to reverse Gordon Brown’s legacy of high spending, tax and borrowing. They presided as all those […] The post Meet the man who saved England’s schools appeared first on CapX.| CapX
The post Unemployment up and wage growth down appeared first on Your Money.| Your Money
Party also votes to overhaul complaints process after frustration with handling of antisemitism allegations| the Guardian
Thailand allows foreign workers from eight nationalities to help address labor shortages in key industries and support economic growth.| Thaiger
"Unfortunately, there are too many, largely men, who are responsible for violence against women of all types"| The London Economic
Join us to demand Energy For All NOW. On October 1st, energy bills are predicted to rise again, the same day the Labour Party concludes its conference.| Fuel Poverty Action
Nigel Farage is preparing for a summer offensive on borders and security.| New Statesman
Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.| Farmtario
We published this shorter video at 17.00 today: Can growth fix our NHS? Will a booming private sector fund schools and care homes? Rachel Reeves thinks so. I don’t. This video explains why growth consumes the very people and resources we need for care and education—and why it’s time to stop...| Funding the Future
If you listened to the news this morning, you would think that Keir Starmer has recognised Palestine. He has not. He has come nowhere near recognising Palestine. He is playing games with Palestine. He is saying he might recognise Palestine if Israel does not do what he wants. He is giving Israel the right of...| Funding the Future
Gradually, then suddenly comes the end. Britain's ruling regime is in its death throes, says Dr David McGrogan. Angela Rayner's 'Cabinet read-out' this week nicely summarised the cause of the coming cataclysm.| The Daily Sceptic
I went to London region’s fringe meeting. These are held inside the conference centre and must be sponsored by a region. This meeting was called “Getting involved in politics”. It’s platform…| davelevy.info
Labour have replaced a bad regulator with an even larger one| CapX
I have borrowed this idea from Danny Dorling (in his Shattered Nation, 2023) and used the easily accessible data on the Our World in Data website to show how the UK has fallen in the global health …| Mike Haynes - The Jobbing Leftie Historian and Researcher
The restriction of spousal and work-age children’s eligibility ignores systemic power differentials that disenfranchise women| Policy Options
If you were a Labour Party member during the leadership election and the early days of Keir Starmer, you’ll remember all the wry jokes about his stated aim of creating ‘a party of unity’. We very q…| Kay Green
Labour has had power for a year but done nothing #StopDithering| Peter Tatchell Foundation
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.| Farmtario
The provincial government and City of St. John’s recently welcomed ride-hailing giant Uber, apparently without concern for workers and riders alike.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
The fight over the 2020 fishing season has exposed many deeply rooted problems in a crucial but troubled industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage. These two things are connected.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
Labour has announced a Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill, the next stage in making its disability benefit cuts law.| Big Issue
This Saturday, tens of thousands – including hundreds of RCP comrades – will march in London against austerity. Starmer and Reeves are facing growing opposition to their programme of cuts. The communists call for revolution against the billionaires!| The Communist
This study explores the potential impact of generative AI on the Canadian workforce over the next five years. Through two novel approaches — using ChatGPT to evaluate the generative AI automation risk of occupations and employing the recently established Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) database — we analyze how generative AI might transform work […] Read More Harnessing Generative AI: Navigating the Transformative Impact on Canada’s Labour Market| Research Studies – IRPP
This HillNote is the first in a series of four publications about productivity. The second in the series presents Canada’s productivity performance compared to other advanced economies. The third analyzes the main potential causes of Canada’s relatively low productivity growth, and the fourth analyzes the principal potential solutions.| HillNotes
The Labour Party are running a policy consultation and asking for contributions to be submitted to the national policy forum portal.| www.anothereurope.org
Interview by Adi Berardini What can our fears tell us about one another? Could embracing our fears instead of keeping them at arm’s length connect us closer together? Furqan Mohamed curated the exhibition Who’s Afraid of Labour Justice? as part of this year’s Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts featuring artists Nahomi Amberber,… Continue reading →| Femme Art Review
The Liberals mandated 10 paid sick days for just over four per cent or Canadian workers. We need to do a lot better.| The Independent
As the province updates its public education system, it also needs to restructure the school week to better support those changes| The Independent
Newfoundland was an appropriate filming location for the hit TV series Severance, for more than obvious reasons| The Independent
The provincial government and settlement agencies must eliminate barriers that newcomers face when they arrive, say observers, or else the trend will continue| The Independent
With two days until polls open, Survation predict that Labour will win the 2024 general election with 484 out of a total 650 seats. The...| Survation
Electoral success for Nigel Farage’s Reform in yesterday’s local and regional contests has provoked panic in Labour and Tory HQs alike. Britain’s political landscape is fracturing, as the centre ground collapses. Revolutionary upheavals impend.| The Communist
Employers in the resources sector are watchful of legal developments in 2025 that could significantly impact their labour strategies, particularly their| Workplace Law & Strategy
David Craig has some more CV questions for Rachel Reeves. Including: was her meteoric rise to Chancellor via the HBOS complaints department due to getting an undisclosed leg-up or two from her Labour connections?| The Daily Sceptic
