Austerity
-
Memo details massive cuts to Queen’s University’s Arts and Science budgetA memo from the Faculty of Arts & Science Dean details plan's to eliminate a $30M deficit over the next two budget years. Austerity measures include a hiring freeze.EducationNov 27, 2023
-
Protesters in Ecuador agree to talks as president declares curfew in capitalThe highland capital of Quito was rocked by a 10th day of clashes over Moreno's austerity plan, with the office of Ecuador's comptroller set on fire and access roads to Quito's airport blocked.NewsOct 12, 2019
-
-
Advertisement
-
Edmonton Public School Board warns of impact that cuts to public education would haveAn Edmonton Public School Board trustee who requested a report on how potential cuts to public education in Alberta might affect its schools says he is worried that politicians may turn their sights on classrooms in an attempt to balance the province's budget.EducationSep 26, 2018
-
-
Advertisement
-
Floundering PQ tries out new message, while CAQ soars in pollThe Parti Québécois is gathering this weekend for a pre-election convention, but a new poll shows its political rivals soaring ahead.PoliticsJan 27, 2018
-
Unions say talk of wage rollbacks, layoffs unfair to Saskatchewan workersSaskatchewan labour leaders say public sector workers shouldn’t be penalized with wage rollbacks, layoffs to pay for the province’s deficit.PoliticsJan 3, 2017
-
-
SEIU-West pans Wall’s idea of wage cuts, layoffs to deal with Saskatchewan deficitBarbara Cape, president of SEIU-West, says wage rollbacks and layoffs not the way to deal with Saskatchewan’s growing deficit.PoliticsDec 29, 2016
-
-
Premier Brad Wall hints at wage rollbacks as Saskatchewan faces ballooning deficitSaskatchewan Premier Brad Wall hints at wage rollbacks and layoffs as the province looks to tackle a $1 billion deficit in the coming year.PoliticsDec 28, 2016
-
City of Toronto committees asking mayor to rethink 2.6 per cent budget cutsFive advisory committees gathered at city hall to hand deliver letters to Mayor John Tory’s office asking him to rethink his request for a 2.6 per cent budget cut for all city departmentsPoliticsNov 23, 2016
-
-
Advertisement
-
Fiscal belt-tightening in Brazil as economic crisis loomsBrazil's acting president announced austerity measures Tuesday aimed at pulling the country's economy from its worst crisis in decades, warning that a failure to act will mean "extraordinary hardship" for future generations.EconomyMay 24, 2016
-
-
Advertisement
-
Greek police, protesters clash ahead of austerity bill voteGreek anarchists hurled firebombs, chairs and wooden planks at riot police in brief clashes outside parliament while lawmakers were debating a controversial austerity bill on Sunday.WorldMay 8, 2016
Trending
-
$80M Lotto Max jackpot split between two winning tickets8,175 Read
-
Teen who desperately needed size 23 shoes now holds 2 world records7,826 Read
-
Donald Trump claims B.C.’s ‘very large faucet’ could help California’s water woes7,404 Read
-
Some of Canada’s airports are getting CT scanners. Here’s why6,615 Read
-
‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoples4,927 Read
-
Health Canada gives 1 year to remove BVO from drinks. What are the risks?3,128 Read
-
Top Videos
-
Ottawa woman takes home $70M Lotto Max jackpot70 Viewed
-
Federal budget increases airport security fees68 Viewed
-
Investigation continues after human remains found in Toronto52 Viewed
-
Want to sleep in a $1-million Nova Scotia castle? New owner plans to open grounds to public50 Viewed
-
Winning $70-million Lotto Max ticket sold to Ottawa resident45 Viewed
-
Does aspartame cause cancer? No more than aloe vera and pickled veggies, based on latest risk level41 Viewed
-