It’s almost the worst possible scenario for Canadian diplomats, protesting against their own government, but that’s exactly what they’re doing as contract negotiations have stalled since January. The diplomats are now refusing to do overtime, answer e-mails after office hours,… »
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More controversy over temporary foreign workers
Dozens of unionized and presently unemployed, construction workers demonstrated in front of a Winnipeg building site on Wednesday There is a growing resentment right across Canada over the use of temporary foreign workers to displace Canadians. The construction workers say… »
Cyberbullying suicide prompts calls for law reform
Canada’s criminal code must change to prevent tragedies like the suicide of teenager Rehtaeh Parsons, says the leader of her home province of Nova Scotia. Premier Darrel Dexter met with the prime minister to urge him to take strong action… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Climate change, not hunting, is the real threat to polar bears
It seems counter-intuitive, but a Canadian researcher says a ban on hunting and the international trade in polar bears is not the way to protect them. He adds that polar bear hunting is strictly controlled in Canada, is well-managed by… »
Is today the day you die at work?
Sunday (April 28) is a National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember those injured, killed, or afflicted with an occupational disease while on the job. The Day of Mourning was first established by Canada’s biggest labour federation, the Canadian Labour… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Loss of citizen’s confidential information at an all-time high
Canada’s privacy commissioner is expressing concern over the substantial mishandling of citizen’s private information. Jennifer Stoddart is also concerned that public service loss of data such as through loss of memory sticks, or breaches in security, are not being fully… »
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Government minister slams scientist’s climate change comments
“Crying wolf,” is what a leading climate change activist and former NASA scientist is doing with his “exaggerated” comments, said Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver Wednesday. Oliver took aim at scientist James Hansen, a vocal opponent of developing the… »
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Terror suspect says law does not apply to him
One of two suspects accused of plotting to attack a Toronto to New York train asked to speak during his first court appearance yesterday. The judge agreed warning him to be careful because what he said could be used against… »
More of Canadian’s income goes to taxes than for basic necessities
It’s called the Fraser Institute Canadian Consumer Tax Index. In their latest report they note that Canadians now pay more in taxes than they do for basic necessities. About 43% of Canadians earnings are taken by taxes. Christine Meagher, a… »
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Montreal city council rejects amendment of protest bylaw
Montreal city council voted down a motion Tuesday night (April 23) to amend the controversial protest Bylaw P-6. The bylaw makes it illegal for demonstrators to wear masks and allows police to declare a protest illegal if the route is… »
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