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Feds release carbon pricing impact data as cost debate rages

Feds release carbon pricing impact data as cost debate rages

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s greenhouse-gas emissions will be 12 per cent lower in 2030 with carbon pricing in place than they would be if it was scrapped, new federal data published Thursday suggest.
Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ deputy governor says bar for using QE again will be very high

Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ deputy governor says bar for using QE again will be very high

OTTAWA — A senior Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ official says the unusual measures it took during the pandemic helped boost the economy, but the bar for using quantitative easing again will be very high.
Ottawa to expand early retirement eligibility for front-line safety, security workers

Ottawa to expand early retirement eligibility for front-line safety, security workers

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to expand early retirement eligibility for some kinds of front-line workers. Treasury Board President Anita Anand says the Liberals are planning to introduce legislation this fall to make it happen.
Opinion: We can’t remain silent about legal professionals’ mental health

Opinion: We can’t remain silent about legal professionals’ mental health

The 'invincible warrior' image and demanding work environment contribute to a hidden crisis
Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says Canadian household debt relative to income down in Q1

Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says Canadian household debt relative to income down in Q1

OTTAWA — Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income in the first quarter edged lower compared with the fourth quarter of 2023 as growth in household disposable income outpaced the growth in debt.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ residents are moving to Alberta more than ever

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ residents are moving to Alberta more than ever

Company shares moving data between the two provinces.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier repeats call for more federal cash, calls Ottawa's claims 'disingenuous'

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier repeats call for more federal cash, calls Ottawa's claims 'disingenuous'

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
Farnworth 'glad' Surrey joins completion of transition from RCMP to municipal force

Farnworth 'glad' Surrey joins completion of transition from RCMP to municipal force

VICTORIA — British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says he wants to speed up a police service transition in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey following a lengthy jurisdictional battle between his government and the local mayor.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work

VICTORIA — British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as Uber, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes.
LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

LeBlanc stops short of directing commission of inquiry to name meddling MPs

OTTAWA — Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc affirmed a plan Wednesday to have an ongoing commission of inquiry delve into allegations about MPs colluding with foreign meddlers.