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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’
00:39 | March 30, 2016
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TC Energy signs $1B deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups
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B.C. and Alberta settle wine dispute
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Calgary celebrates record-breaking Stampede
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Millennium Park renamed Cowboys Park in Calgary’s west downtown
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A look at the economic impact of the Calgary Stampede
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WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike
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BIV: Food inflation to continue into the summer
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A Calgary game-changer has its grand opening: the expanded BMO Centre
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Calgary real estate market remains strong amid low inventory, says chief economist
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Federal government in Calgary to push for national school food program
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’
Description
March 30, 2016
How did the federal government decide which regions would qualify for employment insurance extension? The prime minister said it came down to cold hard mathematics.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’00:39 | March 30, 2016
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TC Energy signs $1B deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups01:53 | July 30, 2024
-
B.C. and Alberta settle wine dispute04:37 | July 17, 2024
-
Calgary celebrates record-breaking Stampede02:15 | July 15, 2024
-
Inflation cools to 2.7% in June, but grocery prices heat up again: StatCan01:52 | July 15, 2024
-
Millennium Park renamed Cowboys Park in Calgary’s west downtown01:33 | July 5, 2024
-
A look at the economic impact of the Calgary Stampede01:53 | July 4, 2024
-
WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024
-
Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year01:47 | June 27, 2024
-
Town and Country affordable housing conversion looks for $5M in donations02:05 | June 26, 2024
-
Summer travel plans soar along with prices02:05 | June 25, 2024
-
Cochrane welcomes Calgarians to enjoy aquatics centre, ice rinks01:57 | June 19, 2024
-
BIV: Food inflation to continue into the summer02:35 | June 14, 2024
-
Interest rate drop unlikely to affect Calgary home prices02:11 | June 5, 2024
-
A Calgary game-changer has its grand opening: the expanded BMO Centre02:01 | June 5, 2024
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Calgary real estate market remains strong amid low inventory, says chief economist03:30 | June 4, 2024
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New outdoor pet food bank opens in Calgary: ‘Absolutely fantastic idea’01:41 | June 4, 2024
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Calgary businesses basking in provincial rival Edmonton Oilers’ playoff run02:01 | June 3, 2024
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Minds come together at Inventures 202401:57 | May 29, 2024
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Ask the Expert: How the new tax changes impact you05:10 | May 27, 2024
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Amazon’s new robotic warehouse in Calgary brings 1,500 new jobs01:51 | May 24, 2024
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Cost of airfare in Canada skyrockets ahead of summer01:56 | May 23, 2024
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‘Scary’ prospects for senior couple facing possible eviction in Calgary01:57 | May 23, 2024
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Food Banks Canada rates Alberta D- in annual poverty report card01:56 | May 22, 2024
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City of Calgary to move forward with secondary suite incentive program02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Calgary council receives update on progress of housing strategy02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Union says City of Calgary has improved offer following strike vote01:50 | May 22, 2024
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Calgarians continue to struggle with high cost of living02:15 | May 21, 2024
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Pilot program finds homes for students, help for seniors01:45 | May 21, 2024
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Federal government in Calgary to push for national school food program01:52 | May 17, 2024
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Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellations01:54 | May 16, 2024
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Calgary rental listing gets more than 900 inquiries in 24 hours02:22 | May 13, 2024
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’00:39 | March 30, 2016
-
TC Energy signs $1B deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups01:53 | July 30, 2024
-
B.C. and Alberta settle wine dispute04:37 | July 17, 2024
-
Calgary celebrates record-breaking Stampede02:15 | July 15, 2024
-
Inflation cools to 2.7% in June, but grocery prices heat up again: StatCan01:52 | July 15, 2024
-
Millennium Park renamed Cowboys Park in Calgary’s west downtown01:33 | July 5, 2024
-
A look at the economic impact of the Calgary Stampede01:53 | July 4, 2024
-
WestJet says it has reached a deal with striking mechanics, ending AMFA strike00:40 | July 1, 2024
-
Alberta records higher-than-expected surplus at the end of fiscal year01:47 | June 27, 2024
-
Town and Country affordable housing conversion looks for $5M in donations02:05 | June 26, 2024
-
Summer travel plans soar along with prices02:05 | June 25, 2024
-
Cochrane welcomes Calgarians to enjoy aquatics centre, ice rinks01:57 | June 19, 2024
-
BIV: Food inflation to continue into the summer02:35 | June 14, 2024
-
Interest rate drop unlikely to affect Calgary home prices02:11 | June 5, 2024
-
A Calgary game-changer has its grand opening: the expanded BMO Centre02:01 | June 5, 2024
-
Calgary real estate market remains strong amid low inventory, says chief economist03:30 | June 4, 2024
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New outdoor pet food bank opens in Calgary: ‘Absolutely fantastic idea’01:41 | June 4, 2024
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Calgary businesses basking in provincial rival Edmonton Oilers’ playoff run02:01 | June 3, 2024
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Minds come together at Inventures 202401:57 | May 29, 2024
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Ask the Expert: How the new tax changes impact you05:10 | May 27, 2024
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Amazon’s new robotic warehouse in Calgary brings 1,500 new jobs01:51 | May 24, 2024
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Cost of airfare in Canada skyrockets ahead of summer01:56 | May 23, 2024
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‘Scary’ prospects for senior couple facing possible eviction in Calgary01:57 | May 23, 2024
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Food Banks Canada rates Alberta D- in annual poverty report card01:56 | May 22, 2024
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City of Calgary to move forward with secondary suite incentive program02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Calgary council receives update on progress of housing strategy02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Union says City of Calgary has improved offer following strike vote01:50 | May 22, 2024
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Calgarians continue to struggle with high cost of living02:15 | May 21, 2024
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Pilot program finds homes for students, help for seniors01:45 | May 21, 2024
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Federal government in Calgary to push for national school food program01:52 | May 17, 2024
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Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellations01:54 | May 16, 2024
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Calgary rental listing gets more than 900 inquiries in 24 hours02:22 | May 13, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decisions on employment insurance were based on ‘cold hard mathematics’
Description
March 30, 2016
How did the federal government decide which regions would qualify for employment insurance extension? The prime minister said it came down to cold hard mathematics.
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