VISA

• Ontario woman says brother died hungry in Gaza, waiting for word on Canadian visa

  A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word if he could come to Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
• Quebec family-run business issues warning after alleged payment dispute scam

  Tara Moar and Matthew Greer say they're out nearly $10,000 for two expensive espresso machines after two online customers contested charges the merchants claim to be legitimate.

  Consumer

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• More welcome to come to Canada without visa under changes to federal program

  Passport holders from 13 countries can now come into the country by plane without applying for a temporary visa, the federal government announced.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Small businesses are getting a break on credit card fees starting next year

  Many Canadian small businesses will face lower fees on their credit card transactions after a deal struck between the government, Visa and Mastercard goes into effect.

  Consumer

  May 18, 2023
• ‘It could collapse at any time’: Earthquake survivors desperate to leave Syria, join family in Calgary

  A Calgary refugee advocate says the federal government needs to do more to help people impacted by years of civil year and now an earthquake in Syria and Turkey.   

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2023
• Some N.S. retailers call for credit card payment fees to be lowered

  For every credit card transaction, retailers are charged a so-called interchange rate. It's a fee that's shared between credit card companies, payment processors and banks.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2023
• 3 Ukrainian children stranded in Mexico granted visas to return to Edmonton

  Three Ukrainian children, adopted by an Edmonton woman, have been granted visas to return to Canada after being stranded in Mexico for months.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2023
• Canadian businesses can now add credit card surcharges as restrictions lift

  Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift Thursday.

  Money

  Oct 6, 2022
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• Visa, Mastercard cut ties with ad arm of Pornhub owner Mindgeek after lawsuit

  Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N on Thursday said they had suspended ties with the advertisement arm of MindGeek, owner of pornography website Pornhub.

  World

  Aug 4, 2022
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• Canadian merchants may be able to claim rebates after Visa, Mastercard settlement

  Merchants can now apply for rebates on so-called swipe fees charged on transactions dating back two decades, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says.

  Money

  May 30, 2022