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• Manitoba unions, employers wrestling over whether replacement workers during strikes are OK

  A new report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says using replacement workers prolongs strikes and gives an unfair advantage to employers in bargaining.

  Canada

  Jan 26
  
• Thousands of Saskatchewan businesses still have unpaid CEBA loans on deadline day

  According to the CFIB, thousands of businesses in Saskatchewan still haven't paid back their CEBA loans.

  Economy

  Jan 18
  
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• Alberta businesses struggle to pay back CEBA loans as deadline looms

  Alberta small businesses are among many businesses across Canada unable to pay back their CEBA loans as the January 18 deadline looms.

  Economy

  Jan 16
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• Calgary costume shop facing possible closure following new import fees

  A longtime costume business in Calgary is fighting the federal government over new rules re-classifying costumes as clothes and then charging import duties.

  Money

  Oct 18, 2023
• ‘It’s heartless’: No increases to Alberta’s minimum wage in 5 years

  On Sunday, six provinces upped their minimum wage once again, but not Alberta, as they haven't changed theirs since five years ago on October 1st, 2018.

  Economy

  Oct 1, 2023
• End B.C. port strike, CFIB urges Ottawa, as half of businesses impacted

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for an end to the B.C. port strike that it says has impacted half of its members.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 20

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, June 20.

  Jun 20, 2023
• CRA strike: No hint of back-to-work legislation coming, union says

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for the government to end the CRA strike, citing 'financial harm' to small businesses amid tax season uncertainty.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
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• CRA urged to extend tax deadline as looming strike a ‘threat’ to small business

  'We worry that many small businesses may not be able to get answers in a timely manner or to submit their tax payment on time,' said the president of CFIB.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Regina business owner frustrated with ongoing construction, business impact

  A Regina business owner is upset with construction on his street that has been ongoing for two years. He says the lack of parking and access has led to a drop in customers.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023