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As Canada’s fertility rate tanks, is it time to reform parental leave?More than half of potential Canadian parents say they have delayed having children longer than they would like. Many blame the cost of living, but the issues are complex.CanadaOct 12
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Manitoba stakeholders concerned as federal government tosses apprenticeship grantsApprentices, and employers, are wondering what's next after federal apprenticeship incentive programs have been put on the chopping block.CanadaOct 1
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Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illnessCurrently, workers are permitted up to three unpaid days off, and the new bill adds another five days of unpaid leave for general illness.HealthSep 5
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Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to courtA Federal Court hearing is underway to determine whether a group of Black public servants can proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination in the federal government.CanadaOct 28
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Era of ‘unlimited supply of cheap foreign labour is over,’ minister saysCanada's immigration minister also suggested Ottawa may be looking at boosting enforcement resources to crack down on irregular migrants who don't leave Canada.CanadaNov 13
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Hospital patient attacked by roommate, Montreal police sayA 911 call came in around 1:15 a.m. about a violent incident at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal in the city's downtown core.CrimeOct 29
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Union claims government told striking Hwy 413 engineers they can’t return to workOn Monday, union said it had removed major technical engineers it represents from Ontario infrastructure projects as it continues an ongoing contract battle with the province.PoliticsNov 2
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Toronto bus crash: 8 people hurt after collision with pick-up truckEight people were injured early Thursday morning after a vehicle crashed into a TTC bus near Yonge and Finch in North York, Toronto police say.CanadaOct 31
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B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shippingOne of Canada's most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia's ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen.EconomyNov 5
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Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employers sayThe two sides had been negotiating with the help of a federal mediator for the last three days in a bid to avoid a work stoppage that would affect all ports in B.C.Oct 31
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Ottawa orders end to B.C., Montreal port shutdowns with binding arbitrationLabour Minister Steve MacKinnon said Tuesday he has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to 'order that all operations and duties at the ports resume.'MoneyNov 12
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‘Do something’: Vancouver’s Gourmet Warehouse warns of ‘epidemic’ of retail crimeThe Gourmet Warehouse says it's dealing with up to six attempted thieves a day and that the problem is getting worse.CrimeNov 6
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Labour force participation rate hits 27-year low, outside the pandemicCanada's labour market added roughly 15,000 jobs in October, enough to keep the unemployment rate steady at 6.5 per cent in the month.EconomyNov 8
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U.S. election: Abortion, marijuana, sports betting among measures on ballotWhile the world will be focused on who will be elected the next president, millions of Americans are also deciding on many ballot issues that will impact their everyday lives.U.S. NewsNov 5
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Citing threats to safety, Quebec politician closes riding office indefinitelySylvie D'Amours says that for years she and her team have been victims of threats and mischief, adding that 'projectiles' were fired through her riding office windows.PoliticsOct 29
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No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers’ unionCanada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage.CanadaNov 3
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Shaping Saskatchewan: Rachel MielkeFounder and CEO of Hillberg Berk, Rachel Mielke, discusses her journey of starting and growing the Canadian jewellery company on Shaping Saskatchewan.CanadaNov 8
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Israel passes laws that could halt UNRWA’s aid delivery to GazaIsrael's parliament has passed two laws that could prevent the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, a main provider of aid to Gaza, from being able to continue its work.WorldOct 29
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Stolen vehicle registration schemes in Ontario and the stiff penalties proposedWith 'reVINing' a growing issue in the province, the Ford government is expected to table legislation to make it harder to re-register a stolen vehicle through ServiceOntario.PoliticsOct 28
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Jasper businesses preparing for first winter season after devastating wildfireJasper officials and business owners hope the town's streets are filled with tourists sooner rather than later. It helps them get to the next step in the recovery.CanadaNov 15