Probe into 14 job agencies over suspected false claims

The federal government has launched an investigation into 14 employment agencies suspected of rorting its multi-billion-dollar job assistance scheme, as evidence mounts.

Employment agency rorts investigated

THE federal government has started an investigation into 14 employment agencies suspected of rorting its multibillion-dollar job assistance scheme, as evidence mounts of the long-running program being routinely abused.

Which federal worker job pays better: Government or private?

Which federal worker job pays better: Government or private?

Federal cuts will force big job losses, union says

Canada's public service could face job losses of up to 50,000 if the Conservative government drives departments to cut deeper and faster than expected, says the union representing federal government economists.

University presidents upset about higher-education cutbacks

Why is it the federal government’s job? I feel it boldly disingenuous for The Seattle Times to sponsor a forum of well-paid university presidents to bemoan the underfunding of higher education, [“University presidents lament cuts, brain drain,” page one, Feb. 2].