Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey (LFS), conducted during the week of November 8th to 14th, shows a gain of 0.3% in industry employment for the month. Employment rose by 4,300 workers from 1,438,000 in October to 1,442,000 in November.

The incident occurred in February 2019 when a mechanic’s arm got caught in a moving part activated by a co−worker.

The expanded program, which is being managed by Algonquin College in Ottawa, will connect as many as 360 Indigenous youth from across the country with corporate partners to help them acquire job-ready skills in the trades.

The money from the province will be used for ongoing maintenance, repairs and renovations. The college will also receive $497,000 to buy and renew instructional equipment and learning resources.

The shutdown will close non-essential businesses for 14 days in the north and 28 days in southern regions. Unlike the spring shutdown, this closure will not impact construction.