By Sammy Hudes Canada’s construction sector generated growth in its most recent quarter but continues to face rising costs, especially due to ongoing… …
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FeaturedImmigrationLayoffs
Post-secondary school in Manitoba to wind down operations due to enrolment drop
By Brittany Hobson A post-secondary institute in Manitoba is winding down operations, with the provincial government blaming a federal cap on international student… …
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By Morgan Lowrie Montreal-area transit service Exo is cutting dozens of jobs and is warning of future service reductions, as Quebec’s public transportation… …
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By Catherine Morrison The union representing employees at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says staff have been told there will be 1,371 agency… …
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An advocacy group says there’s an increasing divergence on how big public pensions in Canada are approaching climate action. The group, called… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
B.C. paramedics and emergency dispatchers set February date for strike vote
The union representing ambulance paramedics and emergency dispatchers in British Columbia says its more than 6,000 members will be taking a strike… …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLayoffs
Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review
By Dylan Robertson and Catherine Morrison Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they may lose their jobs,… …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLayoffs
Union, farm groups say cuts at federal agriculture centres will set sector back
By Jeremy Simes The union representing workers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and some farming groups are firing back at Ottawa over abrupt… …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
GST credit hike won’t solve affordability challenges alone: expert
By Sammy Hudes Proposed changes to the GST credit announced Monday by Prime Minister Mark Carney should provide some relief for lower-income Canadians,… …
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By Craig Lord Many economists expect no change in the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate later this week — and, possibly, for… …


