Human Resources
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Chinese ambassador warns Canada against adopting motion calling for sanctions
There’ll be “very firm countermeasures” if Canada meddles in China’s internal affairs
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Liberals to emphasize common ground in throne speech as Parliament resumes
The speech is to give only a rough sketch of the priorities that will drive the government. Trudeau is expected to issue marching orders starting Friday
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One-third of Canadian companies that offer bonuses plan to increase them, survey
In a separate survey of workers, 27% said they expect a bonus this year
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Trump calls Trudeau ‘two-faced,’ ‘very nice guy’ after candid video
Trump gives Trudeau a backhanded compliment and a surprisingly gentle rebuke after Trudeau’s candid remarks about the president went viral
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Canadian Natural budget rises by $250M on curtailment ease
The company says the increased spending will create the equivalent of about 1,000 full-time jobs
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Ex SNC-Lavalin executive on trial for fraud, corruption won’t present defence
The charges involve contracts tied to the Moammar Gadhafi dictatorship. Lawyers for the accused opted not to present a defence
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Regina refinery issues lockout notice after workers approve strike mandate
The refinery, reacting to a strike notice, is saying a labour disruption would cause an unsafe working environment
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Death of Canadian Pacific engineer highlight’s union safety concerns
The Canadian railway worker is the 10th member of the union to die on the job in two years
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Federal government says its surplus and forfeited goods make great holiday gifts
Cars, snowmobiles, board games, shoes, electric bikes, and even scrap rubber are up for grabs through an online auction
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Old age benefits have dramatic effect on poverty for immigrants, study says
The study shows that the old-age security program is more effective at reducing poverty among seniors the more time they spend in Canada
