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'This plan needs to go farther and set more ambitious targets with clear and transparent measures for accountability and oversight.' - Darryl Walker.
Union says province's fresh water supply may be threatened by natural gas 'fracking' agreement with Toronto energy drilling companies.
'A message that government negotiators need to discuss members’ concerns, particularly about the issue of overcrowding.'
Bill, C-389, adds gender identity and gender expression to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act
Bill 120, Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010 was passed at second reading in the Ontario legislature
Nov. 6 will mark the third annual Appreciation Day for community-based social service workers across Canada.
'We're a 130,000 member union and we are also working together with other unions to make sure our message is heard.'
'As Canada has become a 24-hour society, the number of Canadians working non-regular hours has increased dramatically.'
'It’s an effective program with a proven track record in lowering harmful emissions across the Lower Mainland.'
Situation so bad in Alberta that some patients are dialing 9-1-1 while they wait in emergency for treatment.
'It is every woman’s fundamental right to live in safety and security in her home and community.'
