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There are changes happening in the CRA’s subsidy programs this fall.  The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) end on October 23, 2021.  These programs have provided wage and rent subsidy income to businesses that have been affected by the COVID pandemic.  There is a 6-month filing deadline on these programs, so the final periods will be due September 20, 2022.

Ontario will see another minimum wage increase this fall.  The minimum wage will increase from $14.25 per hour to $14.35 per hour.  This new rate is effective October 1, 2021.  The last increase was a year ago, which saw a $0.25 per hour increase.

Sometimes the process of interviewing candidates to fill a role can be as exhausting as trying to land a job. Over time you find a rhythm and end up asking the same core set of questions. Henry Ford wisely said, "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." So, if we keep asking the same set of questions, we're going to keep getting the same answers. Let's shake things up a little bit. Here are some questions I think you should ask at your next round of interviewees.

Not all interviews are created equal. While some of the fundamentals of in-person interviews will translate to a virtual setting, there are some key points to keep in mind when dialling in to meet your potential employer. Here are some things you should keep in mind for your upcoming virtual job interview.

In previous blogs, we have discussed preparing for an interview and doing your research. But what should you do when you're finally in that room, and it's your time to shine? Here are ten tips to keep you on track and help you land your dream job.