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Federal deficit through first eight months of fiscal year totals $9.1 billion + MORE Jan 27th
OTTAWA _ The federal government’s deficit for the first eight months of the current fiscal year was smaller than a year earlier as revenue growth outpaced increases in spending.
According to the latest fiscal monitor, Ottawa rang up a deficit of $9.1 billion for the period from April to Novemb.... More »
Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2025: Neighbourhood data + MORE May 2nd
On this page, you’ll find data on all the neighbourhoods analyzed by Zoocasa for all regions included in the Where to Buy Real Estate report. Navigate the tables by sliding the columns right or left using your fingers or mouse. You can download the data to your device in Excel, CSV or PDF format. .... More »
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Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need? + MORE Sep 4th
A common feature of employee benefit plans in Canada is insurance coverage. The types and amounts of insurance vary, and employees should consider their personal situation to determine if they need additional coverage beyond their group plan—as they often do.
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Intel warns US stake could hurt international sales, future grants - Reuters + MORE Aug 25th
Intel warns US stake could hurt international sales, future grants ReutersU.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel, as Trump expands control over private sector CNBCIntel and Trump Administration Reach Historic Agreement to Accelerate American Technology and Manufacturing Leade.... More »
Obama, Northeastern governors to push $10.10 minimum wage Wednesday in Connecticut
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – Striving to show momentum on a top legislative priority, President Barack Obama is appearing next week with Northeastern governors who back his push to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and will pledge to lift the earnings of the lowest-paid workers in their states to at least the same level.
Obama planned an appearance Wednesday at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain with Democratic Govs. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Peter Shumlin of Vermont and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee.
A higher minimum wage and an overhaul of immigration laws are Obama priorities, but it remains doubtful whether lawmakers will send him either piece of legislation this year, particularly when the entire House and one-third of the Senate are up for re-election.
A Senate-passed immigration bill is stalled in the House, while Republicans oppose raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, arguing that jobs will be eliminated, unemployment will rise and the economy will suffer if the government forces businesses to cut bigger paychecks for their workers…
Obama planned an appearance Wednesday at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain with Democratic Govs. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Peter Shumlin of Vermont and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee.
A higher minimum wage and an overhaul of immigration laws are Obama priorities, but it remains doubtful whether lawmakers will send him either piece of legislation this year, particularly when the entire House and one-third of the Senate are up for re-election.
A Senate-passed immigration bill is stalled in the House, while Republicans oppose raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, arguing that jobs will be eliminated, unemployment will rise and the economy will suffer if the government forces businesses to cut bigger paychecks for their workers…
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