Canada And Beyond
- New Rules Benefit Remote Workers – The Ontario government is proposing changes that will allow remote workers to be eligible for eight weeks minimum notice of termination or pay-in-lieu. Currently, when 50 or more employees at an “establishment” are terminated within a four-week period, the employees are entitled to between 8 – 16 weeks notice but remote workers are not protected because they are not recognized in Ontario’s current labour laws. (CTV News)
- Two Dead, Nine Injured After Truck Jumps Sidewalk – Two men have died and nine other pedestrians were injured after they were hit by a truck on Monday in the town of Amqui, north of Quebec City. A 38-year-old man has been arrested and police are looking into whether the incident was deliberate. Witnesses said the truck hit several people on a sidewalk before continuing for another 400 to 500 metres along the road, hitting more people. (The Guardian)
- U.S. Approves Willow Oil Drilling In Alaska – President Joe Biden is approving the major Willow oil project on Alaska’s North Slope, despite condemnation from environmentalists who say it flies in the face of the Democratic president’s climate pledges. The oil drilling will likely not start for some time as the decision is expected to be challenged in court by environmental groups. (CBC News)
