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Alberta government to bring in bill to alter union wage deals
Looking for savings to eradicate Alberta’s annual multibillion-dollar budget deficits; NDP calls it a gross abuse of power.
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Liberals begin effort to get USMCA ratified in House of Commons
Freeland to brief the federal cabinet soon on plans to table the necessary ratification bill.
Canada says BC trying to impede Trans Mountain with pipeline legislation
Wants BC Court of Appeal to reject proposed amendments to the province’s Environmental Management Act.
Notley set to pass bill that could cut oil to BC in pipeline fight
Will squeeze supply if BC continues to frustrate construction of the pipeline expansion.
Trudeau won’t say whether Liberals will delay cannabis legalization
Already indicated the deadline would be delayed several weeks to give provincial governments, police more time to prepare.
Energy shippers nervous about Alberta plan to control oil, gas exports
Would have the power to direct truckers, pipeline companies and rail operators on how much product can be shipped and when.
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Trudeau pledges money, new law to make Trans Mountain pipeline happen
…But positions of Notley and Horgan appear all the more entrenched after April 15 meeting.
Ontario reforms labour laws, boosts minimum wage to $15 in 2019
Businesses say the increase is too fast and will lead to job losses, but reform poplar with labour.
Fight for $15 minimum wage has businesses, economists question economic impact
Research suggests mass layoffs and other detrimental effects could be part of the fallout.
Ontario Chamber concerned about labour review
Major suggested changes to labour legislation would impact competitiveness.
Overregulation in crowdfunding will hurt Canadian startups, small biz
Canada must develop regulatory framework or it risks losing investments in the $3.25B global crowdfunding market, TD report says.
Legislation aimed at removing red tape for business coming
Manufacturers will no longer be required to obtain individual export permits for some products, including steel.
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