Tag Archives: Federal Government
Montreal dockworkers hold one-day strike to put pressure on employer
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal walked off the job early Sunday for a one-day strike aimed at putting pressure on their employer amid difficult contract talks. The union representing nearly 1,200 ...
Oct 27, 2024
Importers brace for launch of new portal to collect duties
Importers say a new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, with potential implications for consumers. On Monday, the fede...
Oct 20, 2024
Port of Montreal dockworkers begin overtime strike, upping fears of backlogs
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have halted all overtime work in a pressure tactic targetting management as contract talks continue. The overtime strike by the union representing nearly 1,200 long...
Oct 10, 2024
Saskatchewan Party promises to extend diabetes coverage if re-elected
The leader of the Saskatchewan Party says he would extend coverage for insulin pumps and diabetes supplies to seniors and young adults should he be re-elected premier on Oct. 28. Scott Moe s...
Oct 09, 2024
Negotiations between union and grain terminals resume during second day of strike in Vancouver
Labour disputes, including the ongoing strike of workers from grain terminals in Metro Vancouver, are creating challenging times for grain companies. More than six hundred employees walked off the job...
Sep 25, 2024
Government Tribunal Rejects Federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap.
The provincial government's Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal has released a report saying Saskatchewan could face serious economic harm with new proposed new regulations to cut emissions from the o...
Sep 24, 2024
Picket lines go up as strike begins at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver
Picket lines have gone up at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver as about 600 workers begin a strike. Canada's labour minister, meanwhile, says he spoke with both the employer and representatives o...
Sep 24, 2024
Harrison: Time to fix Canada's broken immigration system
SASKATOON - Canada's immigration program for asylum seekers remains an issue the provincial government wants to continue discussions on with Ottawa, with Minister of Immigration and Career Training Je...
Sep 22, 2024
Air Canada pushing for government intervention as clock ticks on labour talks
Air Canada is asking the federal government to be ready to intervene in its labour talks with its pilots as time is running out before a potential shutdown. Airline spokesman Christophe Hennebelle say...
Sep 12, 2024
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared...
Sep 09, 2024
