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Quebec public sector strikes could inspire others, as workers grow more combative
A labour policy expert says an eventual successful resolution of Quebec's massive public sector strikes could serve as an inspiration to other labour unions in the province and elsewhere.
Ottawa agrees climate adaptation saves money, but experts ask: where's the funding?
Canada's first-ever climate adaptation strategy was little more than six weeks old when fast-moving wildfires swept through communities in British Columbia's southern Interior, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes.
Quebec reaches tentative deal on salaries with union representing 420K workers
An alliance of Quebec unions representing 420,000 public sector workers says it has reached a deal on salaries with the provincial government.
Order of Canada: Auto, dairy leaders among new appointees
The business leaders are among the 78 Canadians being awarded one of the country’s highest honours.
Natural resource sector holds growth opportunities for Indigenous businesses: CEO
An Indigenous business leader says the natural resources sector in Canada presents significant opportunities for the Indigenous economy.
Will high rates bite into Canadians' travel appetite in 2024?
Despite economic uncertainty, there's abundant optimism from airlines and travel experts when it comes to Canadians taking to the skies in 2024.
Experts warn of misleading Boxing Day deals
Boxing Day shopping was busy this year as Canadians searched for deals, according to a retail analyst who says people should assess sales carefully before buying.
Quebec reaches tentative deals with all 'common front' labour unions
The Quebec government has reached tentative agreements on working conditions with all the unions that are part of a labour alliance representing about 420,000 public sector workers.
The flight attendants who fought sexism in the skies — and won
Even before her job offer was finalized in 1973, Senka Dukovich realized her career as a flight attendant had an expiry date.
Why Canada might finally seize its geothermal power potential
It's clean, renewable, and right there below our feet, but geothermal energy has largely remained undeveloped in Canada.
Quebec labour strikes: Progress in talks with one teachers union, deadlock in another
A Quebec union representing 95,000 teachers says it has made some progress in negotiations with the government after weeks of public sector strikes that have rattled the province.
Concordia offers new award of up to $4,000 in response to Quebec tuition hike
Montreal's Concordia University has announced financial support of up to $4,000 for incoming out-of-province students in hopes of addressing concerns that a new government-imposed tuition increase will price them out of Quebec.
What does 2024 have in store for the EV industry?
As Canada goes all-in on electric vehicles in its fight against climate change, it looks like 2024 could be a big year for the industry.