Is Candu Energy a subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin?

Candu Energy Inc. is a subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin. The company told CBC News it has been encouraging employees to return for several months and that it has been clear about its intent. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)

Will Candu Energy be a hybrid?

CBC News spoke to four employees at Candu Energy Inc., located in Mississauga, Ont., who confirmed they received the notice through an internal memo last Thursday afternoon. They say they were previously told that likely wouldn't happen until September, and even then, it would be under a hybrid model.

Why did SNC-Lavalin give a short notice to Candu Energy employees?

In a statement to CBC News, SNC-Lavalin confirmed the notice was issued to employees of Candu Energy Inc. on Thursday, effective Monday, but didn't respond to questions about why such short notice was given. The company said due to the nature of the work, "hundreds" of employees have continued to work in-person through the pandemic.

Is Candu Energy a retaliatory move against the Union?

(Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press) In response to allegations the decision is a retaliatory move against the union for its rejection of its offer of a collective agreement, SNC-Lavalin said Candu Energy Inc. has mandated that all employees — including those who aren't unionized — return to the workplace on June 6, 2022.