British Columbia Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need “long-term solutions” and the inquiry commission will present its findings next spring. Seamus O’Regan says workers and businesses need ‘long-term solutions’ to disputes CBC News · Posted: Apr 22, 2024 6:57 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago Striking port workers from the International Longshore … Read more
The latest spat between Quebec and Ottawa over immigration is based on politics and not the reality of the labour market, says the head of a major employers group. “In some ways, it’s deplorable,” said Karl Blackburn, president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec. His comments come as Quebec Premier François Legault … Read more
The most prominent Indigenous women’s organization in Canada announced on Friday the departure of its chief executive officer amid internal turmoil. In an email viewed by CBC News, Carol McBride, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), informed staff that Lynne Groulx is no longer employed as the organization’s CEO. “NWAC continues to … Read more
WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline’s owner. Aviators at WestJet’s regional carrier voted 97 per cent in favour of strike authorization after contract talks around pay, schedules and career progression … Read more
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a surprise disclosure that follows an extended period of frenzied public speculation on the state of her health. In a video statement, Catherine, 42, shared that her cancer had been discovered following a “major abdominal surgery” she underwent in January. She said that the … Read more
In a report headlined “The War In Gaza Is Changing The Muslim World,” Islamabad-based Journalist Umer Farooq said that Israel’s ceaseless bombardment of the Gaza Strip “will boost fundamentalist tendencies in Muslim societies.” Since Israel declared war on Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ on the ground massacre and gruesome assault of Israeli’s, world leaders have been … Read more
By Alex Brummer City Editor Published: 17:04 GMT, 6 March 2024 | Updated: 20:30 GMT, 6 March 2024 Jeremy Hunt put growth front and centre of his Spring Budget today – with a commitment to cut tax and make work pay. As predicted, the Chancellor sliced 2p off National Insurance for the second time in … Read more
‘It’s like dating… but with your house, not your heart,’ is how one fan of home-swapping holidays summed them up to me. Since houses (sadly not hearts) come with insurance, I decided to test this travel trend just as the soaring energy prices and food inflation were pinching hard. The cut-price family break has been elusive … Read more
Tory MPs have criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership, telling reporters that they hope he will step down from his post to avoid damaging the reputation of the Conservative Party. According to an anonymous former minister, several Conservative MPs have said that they were looking towards the local elections, set to be held in May … Read more
The union representing more than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railways says public safety is at stake as contract negotiations ground to a halt this month, with a potential strike on the horizon. On Friday, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. asked the labour minister to appoint a conciliator for … Read more
