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People make their way through downtown Ottawa on June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on

Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.
‘Right to disconnect’ laws allow workers to ignore communications from their employer outside of scheduled working hours. (Shutterstock)

‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces

The right to disconnect targets the growing problems of constant connectivity and over-availability, and can lead to healthier work-life balance, improved productivity and more inclusive workplaces.
Despite being proficient in a second language, having an accent considered “foreign” can still feel like a barrier. (Shutterstock)

How accent bias can impact a person’s job prospects

Accents provide listeners with information about speakers, such as where they come from or what other languages they speak. However, accents can also be a source of listener bias.
On Oct. 1, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island will all see new minimum wage rates come into effect, while the Northwest Territories raised its minimum wage on Sept. 1. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Minimum wage increases are important, but workers deserve more

After decades of inflation and wage stagnation have eroded wages for workers, the upcoming wage hikes represent progress. But workers certainly deserve more than that.

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