Ontario seeks to modernize Construction Lien Act

Ontario seeks to modernize Construction Lien Act

Ontario seeks to modernize Construction Lien Act BY JEFF BUCKSTEIN Ontario is proposing major changes to the province’s Construction Lien Act to modernize the province’s construction lien and holdback rules, create a prompt payment system to ensure timely payment for...
Sex workers facing increased safety risks

Sex workers facing increased safety risks

Sex workers facing increased safety risks BY AMANDA SILLIKER Jade is going into a client meeting alone. She does not have a lone worker monitoring device and knows very little about the client. These meetings often occur after hours and out of public view. Like many...
Bill C-45 cracks down on harassment in workplaces

Bill C-45 cracks down on harassment in workplaces

Bill C-45 cracks down on harassment in workplaces OTTAWA — The time has come to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, including Parliament Hill, says Employment Minister Patty Hajdu.“Parliament Hill features distinct power imbalances that perpetuate the...