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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The B.C. Court of Appeal has set aside the decision of a labour administrator who found …
Read More »Alberta pioneered industrial carbon pricing. Now, Poilievre says he’d kill the federal mandate for it
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed a promise from the Conservative Party of Canada on Monday to eliminate the federal backstop on industrial carbon pricing, if it were to form the next federal government. Although it appears unlikely the province would abandon its longstanding pricing system altogether. “We fully support Pierre …
Read More »Smaller Tory mandate than hoped for, no seat for Crombie and other takeaways from the Ont. election
While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ third majority win was obviously the most significant development of this week’s Ontario election, but Thursday night’s results also brought other political ramifications. That includes vindication of the PC party’s strategy of making the campaign about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat, and successfully selling …
Read More »Ford says he’ll trigger an election and wants ‘largest mandate in Ontario’s history’
Liberals launch Elon attack Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has called on the government to rip up its $100 million contract with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. “If he were serious about standing up to Trump, he would cancel his sweetheart deal with Elon Musk,” Crombie said in a news …
Read More »CN Rail mechanics, clerks vote overwhelmingly to approve strike mandate
Mechanics and clerks at Canadian National Railway Co. have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate that could see workers walk off the job as early as New Year’s Day. Unifor says 97 per cent and 96 per cent of the two groups, respectively, cast their ballots in favour, …
Read More »Port of Montreal dockworkers approve strike mandate – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 26, 2024 9:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have approved a strike mandate after more than a year of contract negotiations. Longshore workers voted 97.9 per cent in favour of …
Read More »Federal Court to review public service’s return to office mandate – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 30, 2024 4:57 pm Updated August 30, 2024 7:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government’s decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per …
Read More »Ontario opposition parties ready for ‘very early election’ if Ford cuts mandate short
When Ontario Premier Doug Ford refused to rule out an early election at a news conference in late May, he started whispers that bounced through the now-empty corridors of Queen’s Park. Staffers drafting legislation and regulations wondered if their work would see the light of day and MPPs started to …
Read More »Refuse a breath test? What Ontario drivers should know under new police mandate
Highways throughout southern Ontario will be busy this Victoria Day long weekend as residents mark the unofficial start to summer. With what is traditionally a busy time on the roads, police throughout the region will be keeping an eye out for impaired drivers. If travelling through the Greater Toronto Area, …
Read More »Sask. teachers union resumes bargaining Wednesday, begins vote on new sanctions mandate
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced it is sitting at the bargaining table Wednesday and Thursday to continue negotiating a new collective agreement with the province. STF members also began voting Wednesday morning on a new mandate so the union can implement job …
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