By Steve Lambert A new fee added to bids on large public-sector construction projects in Manitoba could add millions of dollars in costs, …
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Cost of federal IT project for OAS, CPP, and EI explodes to up to $6.6 billion
By Catherine Morrison The federal government says it could end up spending up to $6.6 billion to update the systems it uses to …
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Quebec budget projects $8.6 billion deficit, focuses on core services
Quebec’s new budget focuses on maintaining core services like health and education, with no flashy big-ticket spending ahead of a fall general …
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By Kelly Geraldine Malone Trade talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those with …
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Alberta teachers fail to get court injunction on back-to-work law that ended strike
By Jack Farrell A judge denied on Friday an injunction application from Alberta teachers against legislation that forced them back to work and …
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Unions, MPs warn funding cuts could affect services for veterans
By Catherine Morrison Unions and MPs say a bureau at Veterans Affairs which provides free legal advice to veterans and RCMP members who …
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Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada
By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Trump administration has expanded its trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to shore up …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Unemployment rate up, 84,000 jobs lost in ‘very bad’ February jobs report
By Craig Lord Statistics Canada reported a sharp drop in employment Friday that caught economists by surprise. “This was a very bad report …
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By Sarah Ritchie Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre set off for a weekend of meetings in Michigan Friday promising to return to Windsor, Ont., …
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Decision expected on Alberta teachers’ back-to-work bill injunction hearing
By Jack Farrell A judge is expected to issue a decision today on a possible injunction against a bill that forced Alberta’s striking …


