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Federal tax incentive could spur rental construction, financing experts
High housing prices have forced many Canadians to accept that they may never be able to afford buying their own home.
Alberta Premier Smith questions role of Opposition leader Notley's husband in election campaign
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is raising questions about Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley’s husband and his role in the upcoming provincial election campaign.
Party leaders promise more benefits and better working conditions for workers
The three main federal party leaders marked Labour Day with promises of better working conditions and more benefits for Canadian workers, along with additional supports for businesses.
Minimum wage goes up today in B.C.
British Columbia's lowest paid workers get a pay increase on Monday, May 1, 2020, with a scheduled minimum wage hike at a crucial time for small businesses as they look for ways to continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kenney takes blowtorch to NDP policies in 2019, including killing its carbon tax
In 2019, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made good on his promise to take a blowtorch to core policies enacted by the former NDP government.
Corporate Calgary ready to trade pipeline, tax protests for Stampede partying
After months of taking to the streets to demand pipeline project approvals and rallying last month to call for lower property tax increases, Calgary's business community is looking forward to heading outside for pancakes and parties as the Calgary Stampede kicks off this week.
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley wants chance to 'finish that job'
Premier Rachel Notley says her childhood in the semi-isolated town of Fairview in northern Alberta taught her to adapt and improvise — even if means sticking your spouse on the hood of the car.
Feds eye special skills-training savings account as part of budget: source
The federal Liberal government's fourth budget will include measures to help Canadians cover their bills if they choose to head back to school to boost their skills or change careers, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Death threats, vandalism target Ontario Tory government for labour reform rollback
The premier of Ontario received death threats and his labour minister's constituency office was vandalized hours after a bill rolling back labour reforms was introduced in the legislature, the Progressive Conservative government said Wednesday.
Alberta’s minimum wage hike is a success
All in all, minimum-wage hikes don’t hurt our economy, they help more working Albertans share in the province’s prosperity.
On Labour Day, two Quebec parties promise $15 minimum wage if elected
Quebec's campaigning politicians appealed to workers on Labour Day on Monday, September 3, 2018, with two parties promising to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
New Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili finding balance between politics, family
Sleep has been hard to come by for Ryan Meili so far this year. The new Saskatchewan NDP leader has had to juggle a leadership race along with raising two young children with his wife, Mahli Brindamour.
No $15 min wage in 2019, Tory leadership hopefuls say in first debate
A Progressive Conservative government in Ontario would not implement a planned minimum wage increase next year, no matter who ends up winning the race to lead the party through the spring election.
Ontario minimum wage hike trickles up to higher earners, over to other provinces
Nick Cluley and his wife, who have always paid their Coffee Public employees more than minimum wage, have boosted everyone’s pay by $1.25 an hour since Jan. 1 — not just those earning below $14, as a new Ontario law required.