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Opinion: Ottawa’s clawback of COVID-era benefits is punishing small mistakes and hurting the poor

Opinion: Ottawa’s clawback of COVID-era benefits is punishing small mistakes and hurting the poor

Ottawa is under pressure to recover billions of dollars in pandemic benefits it sent to ineligible people and businesses, and is fending off accusations of carelessness with taxpayers' money.
The class of 2023 feels unprepared, but their skills are in demand, study shows

The class of 2023 feels unprepared, but their skills are in demand, study shows

Despite economic concerns, graduates are entering a relatively healthy job market that values distinct traits they learned during the pandemic
Stretched thin, parents have swath of options to save for children's education

Stretched thin, parents have swath of options to save for children's education

MONTREAL — Parents are finding it tougher than ever to save for their children's post-secondary education as the rising cost of living ramps up financial pressures.
Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land: report

Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land: report

Canada’s agricultural land is under increasing pressure to produce more food as demand grows domestically and internationally, while the industry grapples with limited resources and environmental constraints, a new report found.
How much money do I need to take a career break?

How much money do I need to take a career break?

Poor planning for budgets, contingencies and taxes will make the time off anything but restful.
Is it possible to AI-proof your career? Plus, how to overcome nerves and ‘imposter syndrome’ when starting a new job

Is it possible to AI-proof your career? Plus, how to overcome nerves and ‘imposter syndrome’ when starting a new job

Also: Emily O’Brien on launching a business behind bars, Debra Rathwell on fixing the concert industry and the perils of job-hunting over 45
I am the only person from a diverse background and am being selected for many activities. Can I say no?

I am the only person from a diverse background and am being selected for many activities. Can I say no?

I keep being selected for these activities so that the company can show they’re more diverse than they actually are, and it makes me feel uncomfortable
Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes at both North Vancouver and Sunshine Coast campuses have been impacted, after support staff set up pickets over the issue of remote work
B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

VANCOUVER — Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened health system.
B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

More teachers in B.C. are reporting higher stress levels and this may exacerbate an existing teacher shortage should they look to exit the profession, the BC Teachers' Federation reports.
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