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Workers, companies want non-partisan review of EI system
A process managed by politicians could be lost to changing priorities, or a snap election.
Suncor relocating its PetroCanada HQ to Calgary from Ontario
Shift to remain competitive by integrating the downstream business with the rest of the company.
Civil, respectful but still tough: Canada-US trade under Biden
Analyst says he’s still beholden to anti-trade sentiment within his own party.
Trump proclamation exempts Canadian aluminum from tariffs
… but he reserves the right to reimpose the 10% levies on national security grounds if exports spike again.
BioCanna has a BioNano virus detection breakthrough
Nano technologies applied to make a low-cost, accurate test detection device for virus, inlcuding the one that cause COVID-19.
BevCanna trial production runs of Keef, State B lines succeed
Next step for infused beverage expert is to move ahead quickly with commercialization plans.
Nearly half of Canadians considering leaving their current job
Annual Hays Salary Guide shows employer optimism countered by employee isolation, loneliness and decline in well-being.
Scientists remove 98 ‘murder hornets’ near Canadian border
Giant predatory insects found in Washington State present a huge threat to honey bees that pollinate many crops.
NB company’ rapid sewage test tech helps detect COVID-19 early
Device can make testing accessible to communities with limited or no access to lab facilities.
Alberta to limit temporary foreign worker program, saving jobs for locals
Labour and Immigration Minister Jason Copping says the changes will save more than 1,300 jobs for Albertans.
Less cash for Bombardier from aerostructures sale to Spirit AeroSystems
Will receive US$275 million in cash in the amended deal, down from the US$500 million.
Moving to Canada a parachute for expats in Trump’s America
People in the US talk about moving to Canada to escape four more years of Donald Trump.
Meng Wanzhou extradition case back in court for hearings on arrest
She claims abuse of process based on her arrest, and the US misled Canadian officials in its summary of allegations made against her.
Chinese leaders focus on technology as they make 5-year plan
Working to promote self-sustaining growth supported by domestic consumer spending and technology development.
Cenovus to buy Husky Energy for $3.8B in shares, Pourbaix is CEO
He says combined company will be better able to weather energy market volatility, generate more cash flow, reduce debt and cut costs.
