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Unions and СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ government gear up for tough negotiations

Unions and СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ government gear up for tough negotiations

Talks start with high union expectations and great economic uncertainty for government.
Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals

Little change expected in January inflation as GST break tamps down spending totals

OTTAWA — Economists expect little movement in Canada's inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices will be clouded by a full month of the government's GST break.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ drug rehab facility faces closure over abuse, safety violation allegations

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ drug rehab facility faces closure over abuse, safety violation allegations

People seeking drug addiction rehabilitation were forced to work 48 hours per week at academy businesses for two years and without any workplace insurance or regulations
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.
BIV's 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristine Simpson

BIV's 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristine Simpson

BIV will celebrate the leadership and achievements of five accomplished executives at the 2025 Influential Women in Business Awards on Friday, March 7. This year’s awards luncheon will mark 26 years of recognizing excellence in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ business leadership.
S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 200 points Friday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 215.28 points at 25,483.23.
Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls short of a record

Stock market today: Wall Street falls short of a record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell short of a record following mixed profit reports from big companies. The S&P 500 ended essentially flat Friday, a day after rallying within 0.1% of its all-time high set last month.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

VANCOUVER — The СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they'll be running against: Mark Carney.
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