Laws don’t necessarily come into force when they receive Royal Assent — creating delays that can have real-world implications for Canadians
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘Make Britain great’: right-wing party threatens UK Tories
Reform UK, a right-wing political party founded by Eurosceptic Nigel Farage, is posing a headache for Britain’s ruling Conservatives
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Quebec reaches tentative deal with public workers
An alliance of unions representing 420,000 public workers said an agreement in principle has been reached with the Quebec government
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How Via Rail’s status as a ‘guest on the tracks’ hurts passengers
Political leaders at all levels are clamouring for improved Via Rail train service. But Via Rail cannot necessarily fix its problems alone
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RBC approved to take over HSBC’s Canadian operations
have to increase its workforce in Winnipeg, maintain at least 33 HSBC branches and offer $7 billion in financing for the construction of affordable housing
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Canada to welcome citizens’ extended families from Gaza
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the government is prioritizing permanent residency applications for Palestinians
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Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags
The ban of single-use plastics was to be phased in as part of Ottawa’s commitment to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030
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Ontario’s accessibility law a ‘failure’, independent review says
Ontario is ‘near certain’ to not meet its own accessibility standards by 2025, leaving Ontarians with disabilities shut out of jobs and the economy
Posted inSecurity
Canada to buy armed drones for $2.5B
Capable of flying 7,200 kms and staying up more than 28 hours, the drones will be used on overseas missions and to monitor Canada’s territory
Posted inProfessional
Why Canadian firms are plagued by low productivity
Remote work, ‘productivity theatre,’ small company size and low technology adoption are some of the factors undermining firm productivity