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NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers

NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.
British Columbians expected to be Canada's biggest holiday spenders, says BMO

British Columbians expected to be Canada's biggest holiday spenders, says BMO

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ residents will spend $343 more than the national average, but 53 per cent of them feel financial anxiety toward holiday spending, says survey.
Comment: Thoughts on Trump's stunning victory

Comment: Thoughts on Trump's stunning victory

Trump’s victory is part of a rightward trend in democracies across the world.
Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI

Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says health-care spending in Canada is projected to reach a new high in 2024. The annual report released Thursday says total health spending is expected to hit $372 billion, or $9,054 per Canadian.
City of North Vancouver bans new currency exchanges at street level

City of North Vancouver bans new currency exchanges at street level

Critics say the ban sends the wrong message to Iranian Canadians on the North Shore as well as the North Van business community
Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign and Canadian officials talked up the important relationship between neighbours in congratulating the former president on his extraordinary comeback on Wednesday
Ex-Burnaby optician who swindled pensioner banned from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ securities market for life

Ex-Burnaby optician who swindled pensioner banned from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ securities market for life

The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Securities Commission has permanently banned Naresh (Nash) Mann from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's capital markets, but he will be allowed to manage his own investments.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby's new cabinet is set to be sworn in Nov. 18, almost one month after British Columbia's election that saw the New Democrats win a bare, one-seat majority, pending recounts.
'How to immigrate to Canada' searches spike after U.S. election

'How to immigrate to Canada' searches spike after U.S. election

Google Trends says people in the U.S. are searching how to immigrate to Canada.
Legal decision website CanLII files lawsuit against СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company for alleged copyright breach

Legal decision website CanLII files lawsuit against СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company for alleged copyright breach

Operator of new legal decision website using artificial intelligence software denied using data owned by CanLII, which has filed a copyright lawsuit in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court.
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