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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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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

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Health, Justice, National, Prairies/BC, Social

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Television

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Business, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

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Sports

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

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Proposed sureties testify at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case

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Politics, Prairies/BC

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Brieanna Charlebois

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Business, Construction, Economy, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

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Liam Casey and Allison Jones

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