On the Radar – New co-payments for some refugee health care
This month’s On the Radar looks at upcoming changes to the Interim Federal Health Program.
What’s new
New federal minimum wage
Steps to Justice has updated information about the federal minimum wage increase that takes effect on April 1, 2026. The new federal minimum wage is $18.15 an hour.
On the Radar – New rules for extended temporary layoffs
This month's On the Radar looks at new temporary layoff rules in the Employment Standards Act (ESA).
Changes to rules about taking time off work
Steps to Justice has new and updated information about taking time off work:
- when you're sick or injured
- when you're caring for a sick or injured family member
- for emergencies other than sickness
Starting June 19, 2025, workers may be able to take up to 27 weeks of long-term illness leave if they’re...
New information on energy contracts
Steps to Justice now has information about energy contracts. This includes information about:
- your rights when signing an energy contract for electricity
- how to renew or extend your energy contract for electricity
- how to cancel your energy contract
- how to complain about your energy retailer