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Snap election unlikely in Canada as European campaigns send incumbents packing

Snap election unlikely in Canada as European campaigns send incumbents packing

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned heads internationally in 2021 when he called a snap election during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Strike notice by B.C. ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Code: CIRB

Strike notice by B.C. ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Code: CIRB

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has rescinded an industry-wide lockout notice after the Canada Industrial Relations Board found a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Cod
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North Shore community groups flush Metro Vancouver inquiry wastewater plans

North Shore community groups flush Metro Vancouver inquiry wastewater plans

Any inquiry into the boondoggle should be done independently from Metro
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B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

B.C. port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention' by the CIRB

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it is requesting urgent intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board to divert a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen.
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B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer

B.C. ship and dock foremen issue 72-hour strike notice to employer

VANCOUVER — A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour strike notice against their employer.
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BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

B.C.'s official opposition party has fallen to third place in recent quarterly fundraising
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S&P/TSX composite down Friday, U.S. markets reach new records

S&P/TSX composite down Friday, U.S. markets reach new records

TORONTO — Losses in the energy sector led Canada's main stock index lower on Friday, while U.S. stock markets rose to new records. Both Canada and the U.S.
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Canadian banking regulator delays increase in capital rules by one year

OTTAWA — Canada's banking regulator says it has delayed by a year a rule change established by international banking standards.
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Kevin Greenard: Corporate integration on capital gains ruined

Kevin Greenard: Corporate integration on capital gains ruined

How the recent changes for corporate integration on capital gains in Canada could affect your finances.
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Opinion: Trudeau, Biden both endangering their parties by overstaying their welcome

Opinion: Trudeau, Biden both endangering their parties by overstaying their welcome

Leaders have gone beyond their best-before dates
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