Consultations

Consultations on contentious areas yielding fruit, FIRS chairperson says as FG delegation, lawmakers meet

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Consultations on contentious areas yielding fruit, FIRS chairperson says as FG delegation, lawmakers meet

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said the ongoing consultations with stakeholders including government representatives and lawmakers on the tax reform bills have so far been fruitful. Mr Adedeji stated this on Monday while speaking with journalists after the federal government delegation led by the Attorney General of the … Read more

U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa’s digital services tax

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U.S. escalates efforts to halt Ottawa’s digital services tax

The federal government says it’s in close contact with its American partners as the Biden administration escalates efforts to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has requested dispute settlement consultations with Ottawa under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement. “The United States opposes unilateral digital service … Read more

Unhappy with new greenwashing rules, Alberta and fossil fuel companies push back

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Unhappy with new greenwashing rules, Alberta and fossil fuel companies push back

The Alberta government is aiming to soften new rules against greenwashing that led Canadian oil and gas groups to scrub their websites of climate pledges or add disclaimers. Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schultz, whose government has been critical of changes put into law last month, said Wednesday her government plans to take part in the … Read more

Shoppers Drug Mart faces proposed class action for alleged ‘unethical corporate practices’

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Shoppers Drug Mart faces proposed class action for alleged ‘unethical corporate practices’

A former Shoppers Drug Mart franchise owner has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the Canadian retail pharmacy chain, and its parent company Loblaw, alleging the companies imposed “unsafe and unethical” corporate practices on franchise owner pharmacists to increase profits. The claim was filed in Ontario Superior Court last week and intends to cover … Read more

DGCA Postpones New Pilot Duty Rules, Here’s Why

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DGCA Postpones New Pilot Duty Rules, Here’s Why

Last Updated: March 27, 2024, 10:26 IST DGCA Postpones New Pilot Duty Rules, Citing Consultation Need. Aviation regulator postpones new flight rules for pilots, citing need for broader consultations. Airlines seek extension over increased costs. The implementation of new flight duty rules for pilots, aimed at reducing fatigue, has been delayed, as reported by PTI … Read more