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Archives for September 2010

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HRSDC/CIC establishes new LMO exemption for foreign medical residents/fellows

On September 1, 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada issued Operational Bulletin 230, which announces a new exemption from the Labour Market Opinion requirement for foreign medical residents and medical research fellowship holders. This new exemption falls under Paragraph 205(c)(ii) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

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Workplace violence in self-defence: What do you think?

If another worker attacks me at work, I’m going to protect myself. Does this law [the Occupational Health and Safety Act] say I can’t do that? What do you think?

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Robots in the workplace: freaky or fun(ctional)?

I came across this story about a "tele-robot" via Twitter, and I didn't know what to expect when I clicked through. Still, I wasn't disappointed. It can't bring you a coffee, but it can walk around and order someone else to get you a coffee. Well, it's controller can.

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