The Shotgun (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008
In a press release on Friday, Minister of Labour Jean Pierre Blackburn said “Labour Day provides an opportunity to praise all the men and women who generate the wealth of our nation." I agree. But rather than taking the opportunity...
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) On September 1, workers in Canada will celebrate Labour Day. The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, wishes to acknowledge the contribution of all workers to the well-being of our country.
Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc) (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today advised the members of Air Canada's joint planning committee that he has appointed Mr. Brian Keller as arbitrator in their negotiations. The joint planning committee comprises representatives of Air Canada and the Canadian...
Market Wire - Government: National (Free subscription) | 14/08/2008
MONTREAL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, is in Montreal today to present a certificate to CTV Montreal (formerly CFCF) for its outstanding efforts in creating an inclusive workplace.
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sylvester Wong as governor representing the Northwest Territories on the Council of Governors of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Board (CCOHS), effective immediately.
Thaindian News (Free subscription) | 29/07/2008
Toronto, July 29 (IANS) With Canadian Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn saying “no” to Air Canada’s plan to axe its staff without going through a proper mechanism, employees of the national carrier held rallies at major airports to protest job cuts. With soaring fuel prices imposing a billion-dollar extra burden on it, Air Canada last month [...]
Market Wire - Government: Local (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced that the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) is now in force. The program will protect workers' wages when their employer is declared bankrupt or is subject to receivership.
DANGERDEMOCRAT (Free subscription) | 06/07/2008
A half million dollars of Quebecois public money is being spent to entice you gun-toters and fisherpersons to travel to Quebec. Saguenay, Quebec, July 4, 2008 – The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that the Fédération des pourvoiries du Québec (FPQ)—the Quebec federation of outfitters—has been awarded $480,145 in non-repayable...
Market Wire - Government: Local (Free subscription) | 25/06/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced the following appointments to the Council of Governors of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): Mr. Matthew Firth as a governor representing workers, Mr. Gordon Lloyd as a governor representing...
KerPlonka! (Free subscription) | 25/06/2008
" Foreign affairs must go to a Quebecer . Discuss." Good thing to think about. (But whom? Josée Verner? Jean-Pierre Blackburn')
SignalBlog (Free subscription) | 17/06/2008
The government of Canada has toughened up regulations to keep workers in federally-regulated workplaces safe from on-the-job hazards, including violence. The new guidelines were announced Tuesday by federal Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn. Under the new regulations, employers must develop a policy to prevent workplace violence, including bullying, teasing or abusive behaviour, and provide training...
Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc) (Free subscription) | 17/06/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today tabled the 20th Annual Report on the Employment Equity Act in the House of Commons.
Market Wire - Government: International (Free subscription) | 17/06/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced the coming into force of new regulations to prevent violence in federally-regulated workplaces.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
Federal Conservative Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn is under attack for cutting subsidies to non-profit economic development organizations, further exacerbating tensions between Ottawa and Premier Jean Charest's government. Quebec City business and political leaders, as well as local academics, joined the province's Economic Development Minister Raymond Bachand yesterday in condemning Mr. Blackburn's...
Vive le Canada (Free subscription) | 23/04/2008
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today unveiled the first phase of his 2008-2011 Strategic Plan entitled Major Economic and Tourism Facilities . Backed by a $67 million budget over three years, this phase will be devoted to the establishment of community economic facilities as well as to the development of major tourism projects centred...
