The Canadian government has nearly spent half of its incentive budget for electric cars in just 8 months. The $300 million budget was supposed to last for the next three years. Instead, the federal government has already given out $134… »
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Trudeau discusses new NAFTA ratification with Trump
Prime Minister Justin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump Friday to discuss the ratification of the new free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, according to a readout of their phone call released by the Prime Minister’s… »
Canada’s 1st coronavirus patient discharged from Toronto hospital
A man in his 50s, who was diagnosed as Canada’s first coronavirus patient, was discharged from a Toronto hospital Friday morning, officials said. In a statement, Sunnybrook Hospital said over the course of the week, the man’s status has continued… »
Nova Scotia to increase minimum wage
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia will be increasing their minimum wage by $1, from $11.55 to $12.55. It is the largest increase to the minimum wage in a decade. The increase also means that Nova Scotia will be the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
A slight setback for “Beyond Meat’, the meat alternative
After making giant strides into the food system, especially with fast food outlets, the plant-based meat simulated product suffered a bit of a setback this week. The giant Canadian-based multinational chain Tim Horton’s announced an end to its “Beyond Meat”… »
Vanity licence plate: Judge rules family name might be offensive, denies plate
Nova Scotia judge denies return of licence plate with family name of Germanic origin A court ruling today means Lorne Grabher has lost the battle to keep his car licence plate bearing the family name. Ever since the allowing of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous
NGO campaigns to boost funding for Indigenous-led nature conservancy programs
A Canadian Indigenous organization is launching a new campaign to raise awareness and funds for the expansion of programs designed to grow and deepen Indigenous-led nature conservancy and stewardship initiatives across the country. The Lands Needs Guardians campaign launched Wednesday… »
Investments in the oil and gas industry expected to increase in 2020
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is expecting a $2 billion increase in oil and natural gas investments this year. CAPP also says that investments in traditional oil are expected to increase to $25.4 billion from $24.4 billion. According to… »
Russia fires back at ‘illegal’ and ‘futile’ Canadian sanctions
Russia’s embassy in Canada lashed out Wednesday at new Canadian sanctions against six Russian officials in Crimea over their involvement in the September 2019 local elections in the Russian-controlled Black Sea peninsula that was part of Ukraine before Moscow annexed… »
Survey: Top concern for Canadian employees is their mental well being
According to a survey by Morneau Shepell, 77 per cent of Canadians would take a lower salary in favour of better mental health support. “I think that there’s a growing awareness that when you’re working one of the values of… »
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