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Archive for April, 2009

Issues When Entering Canada with a Criminal Record

April 28, 2009 at 5:00 am by: Isabelle Dongier

Times have changed. Borders, too. Frequent business travelers know that and leave earlier to allow for longer security controls. But they are sometimes astonished when a border officer declares them inadmissible to Canada for criminality.

Posted in Immigration by: Isabelle Dongier
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For First Time, 22,000 Mounties Can Begin Organizing in 2010

April 21, 2009 at 5:00 am by: Sara Parchello

The face of unionization in Canada is changing. Although it’s declining in the private sector, it’s increasing in the public sector. A few recent decisions by Canadian courts show this trend.

Posted in Certification, Union-Labor Relations by: Sara Parchello
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Work-Sharing: An Alternative to Layoffs in Canada

April 13, 2009 at 5:00 am by: Northern Exposure

By Katie Clayton and Cherity Smith
Since the economic downturn took hold, each day brings another announcement of employee layoffs and corporate downsizing. Recent blog entries have looked at options such as layoffs, furloughs, and reducing hours of work. There is another option in Canada – work-sharing.

Posted in Canadian Economy and the Workplace by: Northern Exposure
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Canadian Public Official Acquitted on Charges of Fraud, Breach of Trust

April 7, 2009 at 5:00 am by: Northern Exposure

By Mark Colavecchia and Derek Knoechel

Posted in Workplace Policies by: Northern Exposure
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