The introduction of tariffs on Canadian goods is predicted to have far-reaching consequences for both American and Canadian economies. We’re here to help you stay informed and understand the implications of tariffs and how you can effectively manage your workplace amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
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The current tariff disputes triggered by the U.S. administration have left many understandably dazed and confused. However, amid these increasingly turbulent tariff disputes, some perspective can be gained by considering the actions of the participants through basic negotiation theory – theory that we interact with and employ regularly at the collective bargaining table.
On March 22, 2025, the federal government announced that it will be implementing a pilot project, temporarily amending the Employment Insurance (EI) Regulations. These temporary measures are in addition to the special measures for the EI Work-Sharing Program, which are in effect from March 7, 2025, to March 6, 2026.
If you are an employer being impacted by the threat of U.S. tariffs, special measures introduced to the Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program may be a valuable tool.
Whether the current tariffs remain in place or not, understanding them and considering how to effectively navigate them will leave employers better prepared in the face of uncertainty.
The economic uncertainty caused by the prospect of tariffs has led employers to consider temporary layoffs and mass terminations. However, such measures can contribute to employees’ sense of job insecurity and cause employers to struggle to retain skilled employees.
While the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods and products has been temporarily paused, the potential for a tariff war in the near future has caused considerable uncertainty for many Canadian workplaces.
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