Manitoba Labour and Immigration
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December 23, 2008
Province Helps Protect Workplace Pension Plans
Extending the time frame for businesses with workplace pension plans to fund solvency deficiencies, cutting the small business tax and staggering a minimum wage increase will help businesses better manage economic uncertainty next year, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
December 2, 2008
Provincial Sunrise Memorial To Honour Women Who Are Victims Of Violence
Manitobans are invited to attend the Sunrise Memorial scheduled at the Legislative Building Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. to commemorate Canada’s Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, said today.
November 24, 2008
Overseas Nurse Recruitment Mission A Success: Ministers
Dozens of new nurses will begin working in rural Manitoba as early as this spring following a successful recruitment mission to the Philippines, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
November 19, 2008
Office Of The Fire Commissioner's Urban Search And Rescue Team To Participate In Cross-Boundary Exercise
Over 60 members of Manitoba’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will participate in the Ontario Emergency Measures Organization’s Trillium Response exercise Nov. 21 to 24 in Thunder Bay, the Office of the Fire Commissioner announced today.
November 18, 2008
New Handbook For Girls Released By Province
Advice to help girls build self-esteem, handle the ups and downs of life, select a career and make a difference in the world are just some of the subjects covered in a new booklet for girls released today by Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women.
November 5, 2008
Remembrance Day Restrictions
This year, the Manitoba Employment Standards Branch reminds Manitobans that Nov. 11 falls on a Tuesday and the Remembrance Day Act will apply as people and organizations commemorate Canadian contributions and sacrifices in wars and international conflicts.
November 4, 2008
Province Accepts Recommendations From Inquest Into Hudson Bay Mining And Smelting Flin Flon Furnace Explosion
The province will take steps to further strengthen worker safety as it accepts the recommendations of the inquest report into the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting (HBM&S) furnace explosion released today, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan said today.
October 31, 2008
Regulations In Place To Add Industries Under Workers Compensation Board
Regulations are now in place to include more workers under the Workers Compensation Board (WCB), adding over 30 industries, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the board, announced today.
October 28, 2008
Women's History Month Celebrates Women Working For Social Change
A celebration of Women’s History Month 2008 was hosted at the Legislative Building today by Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women.
October 24, 2008
Change Clocks, Test Alarms, Change Batteries: OFC
The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is reminding Manitobans, when they change their clocks to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 2, it’s also the ideal time to test smoke, carbon monoxide and other battery-powered alarms, change alarm batteries and practise residential fire escape plans.
October 22, 2008
Manitoba Hires First Fairness Commissioner For Qualifications Recognition
After a rigorous public competition overseen by the Government of Manitoba’s Civil Service Commission, Manitoba has selected the province’s first fairness commissioner to be responsible for the implementing the Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act and improving qualifications recognition for skilled immigrants to Manitoba, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today
October 6, 2008
Home Fire Safety Focus Of Fire Prevention Week
A little extra caution and effort will help prevent the leading causes of home fires, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, announced today as part of Fire Prevention Week.
October 2, 2008
22nd Annual Emergency Services Conference Opens In Brandon
From today until Saturday, over 450 front-line emergency services personnel are in Brandon for the 22nd annual Emergency Services Conference, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, announced today.
September 16, 2008
Province Removes Immigration Barriers For Skilled Professionals: Allan
Barriers have been removed for skilled professionals who want to immigrate to Manitoba and strengthen the province’s thriving economy, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 3, 2008
Enhanced Services To Be Provided For Immigrant Newcomers In The Pembina Valley
WINKLER - Immigrants living in the Pembina Valley will receive enhanced programming now provided by the new Regional Connections site in Winkler, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 3, 2008
Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear Exercise To Be Held At St. Andrews Airport
The Office of the Fire Commissioner is co-ordinating a one-day joint training exercise of the provincial chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) team tomorrow at an unused area of St. Andrews Airport north of Winnipeg in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews.
August 27, 2008
Province To Extend Workers Compensation Coverage
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board (WCB), announced today the province will extend the number of industries covered by the Workers Compensation Board, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
August 21, 2008
Serious Games, Friendly Competition at Eighth Annual Manitoba Search and Rescue Exercise: Allan
Search and rescue skills will be put to the test in a series of emergency simulations at the eighth annual search and rescue exercise Aug. 23 in Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner, announced today.
June 10, 2008
Province Receives Report On Expanding Workers Compensation Coverage
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Act, announced today the province has received a report from the Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) supporting the expansion of workers’ compensation coverage.
April 28, 2008
April 28 - Day of Mourning
WINNIPEG – April 28 is a nationally recognized Day of Mourning, a day to remember those who have died, experienced illness or been injured as a result of their work. Once again this...
April 18, 2008
Province Introduces International Labour Co-Operation Agreements Implementation Act
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan has introduced the International Labour Co-operation Agreements Implementation Act which would allow Manitoba to participate in international labour...
April 17, 2008
Province Introduces Proposed Worker Recruitment And Protection Act
The proposed new Worker Recruitment and Protection Act would substantially strengthen the protection of foreign workers from unscrupulous recruiters, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
April 17, 2008
Province Introduces Legislation That Would Give Greater Protection For Children In The Modelling Industry
The proposed new Worker Recruitment and Protection Act would better protect children and youth in the modelling industry from sexual exploitation, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
April 14, 2008
Manitoba's Time Loss Injury Rate Reduced by 25 per cent
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today announced that preliminary figures show that Manitoba has reduced its time loss injury rate by 25 per cent since 2000 and outlined a new comprehensive prevention plan to further reduce injuries in Manitoba workplaces.
April 11, 2008
Canada And Manitoba Developing Letter Of Understanding For Temporary Foreign Workers
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Honourable Nancy Allan, Manitoba Minister of Labour and Immigration, today announced that the Federal Government and the Province of Manitoba are working together to develop a Letter of Understanding (LOU) that will strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers, that include safe working conditions and fulfilling terms of employment.
April 7, 2008
Consultations To Be Held On Energy And Water Efficiency
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), today announced stakeholder consultations on the building and plumbing codes in order to use water and energy resources more effectively.
March 25, 2008
Province Announces New Ethnocultural Advisory Council Members
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for multiculturalism, today introduced the members of the Manitoba Ethnocultural Advisory and Advocacy Council which provides...
March 20, 2008
New Manitoba Immigration Council Appointed by Allan
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan today announced the appointment of new members to the Manitoba Immigration Council. "The new council members will continue the good...
March 12, 2008
Agriculture Safety and Health Week Promotes Safer Ways of Farming to Reduce Serious Injuries
Producers who are getting ready for another growing season are being encouraged by the provincial government to take safety precautions in order to reduce serious injuries. 'Manage more than just your back!' is the theme of this year's Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign with a focus on sprains, strains and falls.
March 11, 2008
New Construction Wage Rates Effective June 1
New minimum wage rates for the construction industry will be in place June 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
March 5, 2008
International Women's Day 2008 Celebrates Inspiring Women
Inspiring women who fill a variety of leadership roles in Manitoba communities are at the heart of this year's celebration of International Women's Day, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan, minister responsible for the status of women, said today.
February 8, 2008
Manitoba Signs Immigration Agreement with the Philippines
Manila , Philippines-Premier Gary Doer today signed an agreement with the Philippines government to work together on ways to streamline the immigration process including better...
February 7, 2008
Manitoba's Urban Search And Rescue Team To Test Solar-Powered Tent In Waterhen
Manitoba's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will set up and test emergency response equipment including a solar-powered tent and the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) will deliver a winter rescue and survival course for emergency response personnel during a remote deployment exercise in Waterhen Feb. 12 to 14.
February 5, 2008
Premier To Focus On Increasing Immigration, Investment With The Philippines
A Manitoba mission to the Philippines will promote the province as a prime location for immigration and investment, introduce Manitoba businesses to new opportunities in the Philippines and further diversify Manitoba's export markets, Premier Gary Doer said today.
January 31, 2008
Province Announces New Modern Protection For Agricultural Workers
Agricultural workers in Manitoba will have greater protection and improved safety under regulatory changes to the Employment Standards Code, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
January 17, 2008
Panel Recommends New Construction Wages
The Construction Industry Wages Consultation Panel has recommended improved construction wage rates that will help keep Manitoba's construction industry competitive, Labour and Immigration...
January 10, 2008
Changes To Manitoba's Building Code To Improve Safety And Energy Efficiency: Allan
Changes to Manitoba's building code regulations under the Buildings and Mobile Homes Act will help improve fire safety and energy efficiency in new homes, Labour and Immigration Minister...
