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Labour minister Patty Hajdu talks longer parental leave + MORE Mar 26th
OTTAWA – Labour Minister Patty Hajdu said even wealthier women need more support when it comes to moving from their careers into motherhood — and back again.
The 2017 budget extended parental leave to 18 months, but anyone who wants to take the lengthier time off must spread 12 months worth .... More »
Miami’s Cuban exiles celebrate Castro’s death Nov 26th
The Cuban community celebrates the announcement that Fidel Castro died as they gather in front La Carreta Restaurant, early Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Miami. Within half an hour of the Cuban governmentÄôs official announcement that former President Fidel Castro had died, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, .... More »
Premarket: U.S. tax cut outlook drives stocks but dents dollar Dec 18th
MSCI World stock index hits record level; tepid debut for CME bitcoin futures
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Connacher wins court approval to seek bidders for its oilsands assets + MORE Mar 30th
CALGARY _ Oilsands producer Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. has won court approval for a process to find a buyer or investor that could allow it to emerge from Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act protection after nearly two years.
A court ruling Wednesday approves the Calgary-based company’s.... More »
An inside look at Fort McKay First Nation’s historic investment + MORE May 12th
Suncor and Fort McKay First Nation come together to create a mutually beneficial investment deal.
When businesses and communities work together, everyone benefits. The East Tank Farm agreement between Suncor, Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) and Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) communities in Alberta .... More »
B.C. Liberals face balancing act on housing as 2017 election looms: experts
– canadianbusiness.com
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s Liberal government must walk a fine line between creating affordable housing and causing a crash, as real estate prices loom large over next year’s election, experts say.
The legislature is set to convene Monday to debate changes to Vancouver’s charter that would allow the city to create a tax on vacant homes. The government will also introduce legislative amendments to end self-regulation of real estate agents.
Both proposals mark dramatic shifts in tone from Premier Christy Clark’s government, which only a year ago rejected Mayor Gregor Robertson’s demand for taxes to cool a superheated housing market.
“They do appear to be scrambling a little bit, which suggests that they feel, or they fear, they have fallen behind public opinion on this,” said Hamish Telford, a political science professor with the University of the Fraser Valley.
Telford said the government might have been reluctant to act in part because its supporters tend to live outside the Lower Mainland…
The legislature is set to convene Monday to debate changes to Vancouver’s charter that would allow the city to create a tax on vacant homes. The government will also introduce legislative amendments to end self-regulation of real estate agents.
Both proposals mark dramatic shifts in tone from Premier Christy Clark’s government, which only a year ago rejected Mayor Gregor Robertson’s demand for taxes to cool a superheated housing market.
“They do appear to be scrambling a little bit, which suggests that they feel, or they fear, they have fallen behind public opinion on this,” said Hamish Telford, a political science professor with the University of the Fraser Valley.
Telford said the government might have been reluctant to act in part because its supporters tend to live outside the Lower Mainland…
Securing investment in Canada key during auto bargaining: Unifor president
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – As talks between the Detroit Three automakers and the workers’ union get underway, Unifor president Jerry Dias says he won’t back down from demands for new investment in Canadian assembly facilities.
“The climate today is much different than it was four years ago,” said Dias, referring to the last round of bargaining.
“Four years ago they had come out of the 2008-2009 recession, but there was still a lot of uncertainty. This round of bargaining is really about solidifying the footprint in Canada. There’s no question in my mind that it’s about the future of the industry.”
With the current agreements set to expire on Sept. 19, both sides have entered into early explanatory discussions — what Dias refers to as “kicking the tires.”
Once the deadline draws near, the union will choose a target company to try to hammer out a deal with that will set the tone for negotiations with the others, a process referred to as pattern bargaining…
“The climate today is much different than it was four years ago,” said Dias, referring to the last round of bargaining.
“Four years ago they had come out of the 2008-2009 recession, but there was still a lot of uncertainty. This round of bargaining is really about solidifying the footprint in Canada. There’s no question in my mind that it’s about the future of the industry.”
With the current agreements set to expire on Sept. 19, both sides have entered into early explanatory discussions — what Dias refers to as “kicking the tires.”
Once the deadline draws near, the union will choose a target company to try to hammer out a deal with that will set the tone for negotiations with the others, a process referred to as pattern bargaining…
