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Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty

Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty

EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. The Crown recommended Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc.
Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.
Quebec to jail inmates according to anatomical sex, not gender identity

Quebec to jail inmates according to anatomical sex, not gender identity

MONTREAL — Transgender inmates in provincial detention will be incarcerated according to their anatomical sex, not their gender identity, Quebec's public security minister said Wednesday.
Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S.
Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine

CALGARY — Manitoba's government has signed an agreement to support an area of Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts, including in the areas of agriculture and utilizing the expertise of Manitoba Hydro.
Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike

Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike

MONTREAL — Montreal's main bicycle rental company says its users smashed records during the recent public transit strike, travelling the equivalent of more than 50 times around the Earth.
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians.
Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called.