The Bank of Canada will likely stay its course on keeping interests rates low despite the increase in January’s inflation numbers, says Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist at CIBC Capital Markets. The cost of living in Canada increased to 2 per… »
Radio Canada International
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Health, Immigration & Refugees
Ottawa restores refugee health care program
Ottawa will fully restore all refugee health care benefits by April 1, Canada’s Liberal government announced Thursday, reversing a controversial policy initiated by the previous Conservative government. Speaking at a joint announcement in Ottawa on Thursday, Immigration Minister John McCallum and… »
Attractive, but stinky: Big lottery prize withdrawn.
With housing prices in and around Toronto (and Vancouver) going through the stratosphere, a local charity lottery offering houses as the grand prize is very attractive. The Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Foundation for years has been raising funds with a… »
Syrian teen faces deportation to United States
A 16-year-old Syrian boy who arrived at the Canadian border with the United States claiming refugee status last month, is facing deportation back to the U.S, even as the Liberal government has pledged to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada.… »
Religion in the workplace
Religion in the workplace is still regarded as a taboo subject. The underlying fear is that employers see religion as a potential source for conflict and lost productivity. KPMG, a multinational audit, tax and advisory firm, sees it differently. Toronto… »
Canadian warship to target refugee smugglers in Aegean
A Canadian warship is deploying to the Aegean Sea as part of a NATO task force to fight the deadly smuggling of migrants between the Turkish mainland and Greek islands in eastern Mediterranean, officials announced Thursday. Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton left… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Insurance company offers rebates for healthy lifestyle
A Canadian insurance company is set to offer a new insurance program that rewards policy holders for healthy lifestyle choices such as regular exercise, getting an annual health screening or a flu shot. Ontario-based insurance giant Manulife is partnering with… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Major winter storm hits Maritimes
A new winter system is rolling through Canada’s Maritimes, with Newfoundland next in its path. As the storm moves across the provinces, it will bring high winds and heavy snow. Blizzard warnings cover all of Nova Scotia, which will be… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Canadian films to watch for at Berlin International Film Festival
It’s the 66th edition of this prestigious Berlin International Film Fest. The Berlinale runs from February 11th to the 21st. This year 16 Canadian films in various sections have been selected, including a record nine feature films. Scene from the… »
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