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'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

‘Like a permanent barrier’: Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

More than one million people in Ontario have a criminal record. For many, the record causes barriers when it comes to finding meaningful work. An organization known for advocating for the betterment of those who’ve been previously incarcerated or have a record, has put forward new recommendations that could help ease their transition into the workforce.

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 5, 2025

Teen girls’ murder trial hears others in their group were seen with knife that night

TORONTO — A group of teens was involved in several…

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Agriculture, Business, Economy, National, Politics, Utilities

February 5, 2025

Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator from Iowa is pleading for…

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National

February 5, 2025

Trudeau travelling to Paris, Brussels for AI summit, meetings with European allies

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet European leaders…

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Labour, National, Politics

February 5, 2025

Attrition is the ‘worst way’ to shrink federal public service, says former clerk

OTTAWA — Canada’s federal public service grew by more than…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained almost 300 points…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained almost 300 points…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained almost 300 points…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest, Music

February 5, 2025

Jonas Brothers surprise ‘Camp Rock’ fans at Toronto bar trivia

TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers surprised a gaggle of fans…

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Automotive, Business, Construction, Economy, Education, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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