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Welcome to the long-awaited first ever Lawyers for Employers podcast!

In this episode, Mike MacLellan talks to Susan Crawford and David Chondon about our firm, our practice, and common issues facing employers.

3:00 - What is Labour and Employment Law?
3:55 - What kind of business needs a labour and employment lawyer, and when should a business seek advice?
8:15 - Common issues in Employment Law: Wrongful Dismissal, Contracts.
10:36 - Common issues in Labour Law: Unionization, Collective Bargaining.
13:05 - Hot Button Issues: Workplace Harassment, Family Status and Mental Health.
18:29 - What do our clients like about CCPartners?

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Listen to Susan Crawford and Dave Chondon explain what these changes mean for employers in Ontario.

Read Susan's informative blog at: ow.ly/xh7z30h2qMA
And see CCPartners' full overview at: ow.ly/s3gB30h2qOk

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Listen to Mike MacLellan provide a list of suggested “best practices” to assist your organization in planning and hosting a safe and inclusive holiday event.

Read Mike's informative blog HERE.

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Workplace investigations are a vital tool for employers when faced with complaints of workplace harassment. A recent case regarding terminating an employee for engaging in harassment also highlights the importance of conducting proper investigations.

Be sure to see our full blog at: ccpartners.ca/blog/details/the-e…-one-time-too-many

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Read Andrew's informative blog HERE.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

 

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How do you know your rights and obligations for sure? Put them in a written contract. In this episode, Mike MacLellan is joined by Kelsey Orth and Brian Silva to discuss how to make an enforceable employment contract. See why a contract can be every employer's best friend.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Listen to Susan Crawford and Mike MacLellan explain the new rules for Personal Emergency Leave under Ontario's newly-amended Employment Standards Act. Topics covered include:

- What is Personal Emergency Leave? (1:30)
- What changes did Bill 148 make to Personal Emergency Leave provisions? (3:13)
- Which Employees are Excepted from Personal Emergency Leave provisions? (5:02)
- The Requirement to Give Notice of Personal Emergency (6:02)
- Requiring Proof of a Personal Emergency, Including Medical Information(7:11)
- Hints, Tips, and Advice for Employers (11:38)

This podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Read our comprehensive overview of Bill 148 here.

Browse CCPartners' Employers Edge Blog online at www.ccpartners.ca/blog
Find us on Twitter @CCPartnerslaw and ask your questions using #ASKCCPARTNERS

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Listen to Angela Wiggins and Brian Silva explain the law as it relates to non-solicitation and non-competition clauses in employment agreements. Topics include:

- Introduction (0:00)
- Discussion of Employment Agreements (2:20)
- Discussion of types of restrictive covenants (3:12)
- Assessing the Value of Enforceability (5:10)
- Factors Used by Courts to Assess Clauses(7:09) 
- Remedies for a Breach (11:57)
- Conclusion/summary (12:50)

This podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Read Angela's blog on restrictive covenants titled "NON-COMPETE CLAUSES – AN OFTEN USED BUT RARELY EFFECTIVE TOOL" here.

Browse CCPartners' Employers Edge Blog online at www.ccpartners.ca/blog.

Find us on Twitter @CCPartnerslaw and ask your questions using #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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On April 1, 2018 provisions from Bill 148 Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 , respecting Equal Pay for Equal Work take amend the Employment Standards Act.

Listen to Andrew Cogswell  and Kelsey Orth explain what these changes mean for employers in Ontario.

This podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Read Kelsey's blog titled "Equal Pay for Equal Work: It’s No April Fool’s Joke and Could Cost You If You Aren’t Ready" here.

Browse CCPartners' Employers Edge Blog online at www.ccpartners.ca/blog.

Find us on Twitter @CCPartnerslaw and ask your questions using #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Recreational marijuana will be legal in Canada as of October 17, 2018. This has been a hot topic for employers for a long time. In this episode of the Lawyers For Employers POTcast, Kelsey Orth and Mike MacLellan discuss the expected impact this law will have on workplace issues. Topics include:

 

 

This podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

Browse CCPartners' Employers Edge Blog online at www.ccpartners.ca/blog.

Find us on Twitter @CCPartnerslaw and ask your questions using #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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On November 21, 2018 the Ontario government passed Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018.

Listen to Susan L. Crawford and Mike MacLellan explain what these changes mean for Ontario employers.

This podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Read our comprehensive summary of the legislative changes here.

Browse CCPartners' Employers Edge Blog online at www.ccpartners.ca/blog.

Find us on Twitter @CCPartnerslaw and ask your questions using #ASKCCPARTNERS.

 

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Join Mike MacLellan and Cristina Tomaino as they provide a comprehensive overview  and guidance for employers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Join Mike MacLellan and Cristina Tomaino as they provide a comprehensive overview  and guidance for employers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Join Kelsey, Mike, Charles and Cristina as they provide information and answer questions related to closures resulting from COVID-19, benefits for workers, and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Join CCPartners, along with noted childcare accounting experts Brendan Pennylegion (Pennylegion Chung LLP) and Purvish Shah (Adian Professional Corporation), as they review common considerations regarding staff reductions and government benefits to assist workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 in the childcare sector.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Join CCPartners, along with noted childcare accounting experts Brendan Pennylegion (Pennylegion Chung LLP) and Purvish Shah (Adian Professional Corporation), as they review common considerations regarding staff reductions and government benefits to assist workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 in the childcare sector.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Moderated by CCPartners’ Kelsey Orth, hear from expert workplace law counsel Susan Crawford and Mike MacLellan, as well as Jacob Angemeer CPA, CA, a tax specialist with MNP as they discuss the key issues employers are facing during these uncertain times.

Topics include:
- Available Leaves of Absence for Workers
- Responding to COVID-19 Workplace Issues
- A Comprehensive Review of Government Support Programs

CCPartners' lawyers for employers are currently working remotely, but are able to assist our existing and new clients. Visit www.ccpartners.ca for more information.

Visit MNP’s COVID-19 Business Advice Centre at www.mnp.ca/COVID-19 for information and practical insights to help organizations navigate uncertainty and be resilient.

Read our award-winning Employers' Edge blogs at www.ccpartners.ca/blog and go to www.ccpartners.ca/podcasts to listen and to download the Lawyers For Employers podcast.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

With overwhelming demand for information, CCPartners LLP and MNP LLP fielded questions from our many listeners during our FREE Webinar "Navigating Your Workplace During COVID-19 - One Month Later". Listen to the questions and our experts' answers.

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Moderated by CCPartners’ Kelsey Orth, hear from expert workplace law counsel Susan Crawford and Mike MacLellan, as well as Jacob Angemeer CPA, CA, a tax specialist with MNP as they discuss the key issues employers are facing during these uncertain times. 

Topics include:

• Available Leaves of Absence for Workers
• Responding to COVID-19 Workplace Issues
• A Comprehensive Review of Government Support Programs

 

CCPartners' lawyers for employers are currently working remotely, but are able to assist our existing and new clients. Visit www.ccpartners.ca for more information.

Visit MNP’s COVID-19 Business Advice Centre at www.mnp.ca/COVID-19 for information and practical insights to help organizations navigate uncertainty and be resilient.

Read our award-winning Employers' Edge blogs at www.ccpartners.ca/blog and go to www.ccpartners.ca/podcasts to listen and to download the Lawyers For Employers podcast.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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With overwhelming demand for information, CCPartners LLP and MNP LLP fielded questions from our many listeners during our FREE Webinar "Navigating Your Workplace During COVID-19 - One Month Later". 

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Join Jay Rider, Mike MacLellan, and Cristina Tomaino as they discuss the key issues employers are facing during these uncertain times.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

The lawyers from CCPartners LLP fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impacts of COVID-19 on the construction industry and what to expect next.  Listen to the questions and our experts' answers. 

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Join Jay Rider, Mike MacLellan, and Cristina Tomaino as they discuss the key issues employers are facing during these uncertain times.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impacts of COVID-19 on the construction industry and what to expect next. 

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP  fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impact of the Ontario ESA Regulation 288/20 on temporary layoffs and terminations and the WSIB's approach to COVID-19 complaints and applications for benefits.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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Join Mike MacLellan, Rob Boswell and Cristina Tomaino as they address the impact of Ontario ESA (Employment Standards Act, 2000) Regulation 288/20 on temporary layoffs and terminations and the WSIB's approach to COVID-19 complaints and applications for benefits.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP  fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impact of the Ontario ESA Regulation 288/20 on temporary layoffs and terminations and the WSIB's approach to COVID-19 complaints and applications for benefits.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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Join Kelsey Orth, Rob Boswell, Charles Binns and Cristina Tomaino as they discuss the new Regulation and related HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s slow push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impact of the new Regulation and related HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s slow push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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Join Kelsey Orth, Rob Boswell, Charles Binns and Cristina Tomaino as they discuss the new Regulation and related HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s slow push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impact of the new Regulation and related HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s slow push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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Join Kelsey Orth, Mike MacLellan, Cristina Tomaino, Charles Binns and special guest Brendan Pennylegion of Pennylegion Chung LLP as they discuss HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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Join Kelsey Orth, Mike MacLellan, Cristina Tomaino, Charles Binns and special guest Brendan Pennylegion of Pennylegion Chung LLP as they discuss HR and LR issues that childcare centres should be considering as the Province’s push to reopening the economy continues. 

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

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CCPartners is proud to represent and advise a number of employers operating in the child care sector. In this episode, Mike, Kelsey, Cristina and Charles give information and answer questions related to COVID-19 and the extension of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, masking requirements and practices, refusals to return to work, absences, and managing accommodations and medical information.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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CCPartners is proud to represent and advise a number of employers operating in the child care sector. In this episode, Mike, Kelsey, Cristina and Charles give information and answer questions related to COVID-19 and the extension of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, masking requirements and practices, refusals to return to work, absences, and managing accommodations and medical information.

And if you have questions, we've got answers. Tweet us @CCPartnersLaw using the hashtag #ASKCCPARTNERS.

Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

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The lawyers from CCPartners LLP fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar on the impacts of COVID-19 on the childcare sector and what to expect next. 

Topics included:  the extension of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave; masking requirements and practices; refusals to return to work; absences; managing accommodations and medical information.

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Join Mike, Kelsey, and Arjun as they give information and answer questions related to COVID-19 and the extension of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, masking requirements and practices, refusals to return to work, absences, and managing accommodations and medical information.

This video does not constitute legal advice. Specific questions should be addressed to your labour and employment lawyer.

Read our award-winning Employers' Edge blogs HERE and HERE to subscribe to the Lawyers For Employers Soundcloud channel.

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Join Mike, Kelsey, and Arjun as they give information and answer questions related to COVID-19 and the extension of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, masking requirements and practices, refusals to return to work, absences, and managing accommodations and medical information. 

This podcast does not constitute legal advice. Specific questions should be addressed to your labour and employment lawyer. 

Read our award-winning Employers' Edge blogs HERE and HERE to subscribe to the Lawyers For Employers Soundcloud channel.

Watch Here In this hour-long webinar presentation, “Re-Opening Ontario (AGAIN) Vaccination Policies, Return to Work and Everything Else you need to know!” Kelsey, Arjun, and Charles give information and answer questions related to returning to work and vaccination policies. The topics of focus include the following:

•Ontario’s Three-Step Reopening Plan
•Ontario’s Temporary Paid Sick Leave Program
•Effectively Managing a Return to In-Office Work
•Refusals to Attend at the Workplace
•COVID-19 Testing Practices
•Vaccine Policies

Listen Here.  In this hour-long presentation, “Re-Opening Ontario (AGAIN) Vaccination Policies, Return to Work and Everything Else you need to know!” Jay, Mike, and Cristina give information and answer questions related to returning to work and vaccination policies. The topics of focus include the following:

•Ontario’s Three-Step Reopening Plan
•Ontario’s Temporary Paid Sick Leave Program
•Effectively Managing a Return to In-Office Work
•Refusals to Attend at the Workplace
•COVID-19 Testing Practices
•Vaccine Policies

Watch Here  In this hour-long webinar presentation, “Re-Opening Ontario (AGAIN) Vaccination Policies, Return to Work and Everything Else you need to know!” Jay, Mike, and Cristina give information and answer questions related to returning to work and vaccination policies.

The topics of focus include the following:

- Ontario’s Three-Step Reopening Plan
- Ontario’s Temporary Paid Sick Leave Program
- Effectively Managing a Return to In-Office Work
- Refusals to Attend at the Workplace
- COVID-19 Testing Practices
- Vaccine Policies

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Join Mike MacLellan, Arjun Dhir and Charles Binns as they discuss navigating the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.  With more questions than answers when it comes to managing vaccination in the workplace, the team at CCPartners is pleased to announce our latest free webinar. Join us for a free flowing discussion and live question and answer session related to HR and LR issues that employers should be considering with respect to implementing and enforcing vaccination policies.

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The lawyers from CCPartners fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar Vax to the Future:  Are Vaccination Policies the New Normal?

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Join Mike MacLellan, Arjun Dhir and Charles Binns as they discuss navigating the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.  With more questions than answers when it comes to managing vaccination in the workplace, the team at CCPartners is pleased to announce our latest free webinar. Join us for a free flowing discussion and live question and answer session related to HR and LR issues that employers should be considering with respect to implementing and enforcing vaccination policies.

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The lawyers from CCPartners fielded questions and provided answers live after our FREE Webinar Vax to the Future:  Are Vaccination Policies the New Normal?

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Listen Here.  Join Mike McLellan and Kelsey Orth as they discuss COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policies in the construction industry with members of the Barrie Construction Association. This episode assists construction industry employers by giving them a better understanding of vaccination policies and how to handle issues that arise after implementing a vaccination policy in their own workplace. They also review four recent labour law decisions relating to COVID-19 workplace requirements, and how the decisions give employers guidance going forward.

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After a recent declaration from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding new vaccination instructions, there remain more questions than answers for childcare when it comes to managing vaccinations in the workplace. The team at CCPartners is pleased to share our latest free webinar, exclusively for the Childcare sector. Join us for a free-flowing discussion and live question and answer session.  Kelsey Orth, Arjun Dhir, Brandon Loehle and Danielle Jager will discuss various topics related to workplace vaccination issues such as:

• Updated instructions from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health;
• Updating your vaccination policies and aligning them with public health guidelines; and
• Reimbursements from the employer by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and with respect to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)

For more information visit us online at www.ccpartners.ca. Subscribe to our podcasts and webinars, and our award-winning weekly blog, "The Employers' Edge".

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Join the Lawyers for Employers from CCPartners LLP as they answer your questions about workplace COVID-19 vaccine policies! This Q&A session followed our Episode 27 FREE WEBINAR. For the full presentation, watch the FREE WEBINAR (or download the podcast) at www.ccpartners.ca/broadcasts.

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The triennial "Open Period" in Ontario's construction industry runs from March 1 until April 30, 2022. During the Open Period, employees can apply to terminate their Unions' bargaining rights, shedding their collective agreements. Or, rival Unions can apply to displace incumbents, and create new collective bargaining relationships.

Listen to the insights from CCPartners own Jay Rider, Mike MacLellan, and Brandon Loehle for a FREE WEBINAR outlining the law and best practices for Employers to navigate this Open Period.

Topics of interest will include:

1. Union Raiding (Displacement)
2. Employee Decertification (Termination of Bargaining Rights)
3. Employers' Roles in Responding to or Intervening in Applications
4. DO'S AND DON'TS FOR EMPLOYERS DURING THE OPEN PERIOD
5. Your Questions

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Join the Lawyers for Employers from CCPartners LLP as they answer your questions about workplace COVID-19 vaccine policies! This Q&A session followed our Episode 28 FREE WEBINAR. For the full presentation, watch the FREE WEBINAR (or download the podcast) at www.ccpartners.ca/broadcasts.

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Listen to the insights from CCPartners own Kelsey Orth and Mike MacLellan as they conduct a free-flowing discussion about real and potential implications of opting into (or out of) the new Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

For more information visit us online at www.ccpartners.ca. Subscribe to our podcasts and webinars, and our award-winning weekly blog, "The Employers' Edge".