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McGill University law professors’ union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes
By Maura Forrest, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
MONTREAL – McGill University law professors will return to classrooms this week after their union suspended a strike that had lasted since the start of the fall semester. The school’s administration and the Association of McGill Professors of Law say they will develop a system to negotiate collective agreements jointly with other faculty unions, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promises tax relief as provincial election begins
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe kicked off the provincial election Tuesday, promising broad-based tax relief to help residents battle the rising cost of living. Moe told cheering supporters in Saskatoon that, if re-elected on Oct. 28, his government would launch a four-year plan to reduce personal income tax rates across the board. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sex crimes case of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller put off until December
By The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
MONTREAL – The sex crimes case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller has been put off until December. The founder of global electronics giant Future Electronics was arrested in May on 21 counts involving 10 complainants, many of them minors at the time of the alleged offences between 1994 and 2016. One of the alleged victims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Media veteran tells inquiry of Beijing’s influence on local Chinese outlets in Canada
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
OTTAWA – A media industry veteran is telling a public inquiry today the Chinese community in Canada has long been caught in the crosshairs of political discourse, disinformation and propaganda originating from the Chinese Communist Party. Hong Kong-born Victor Ho came to Canada in 1997 and worked in print and radio media over the years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign has begun, with polling day on Oct. 28. Here’s a look at provincial governments over five decades: New Democrats, 1971-78 The NDP and leader Allan Blakeney, a former cabinet minister under Tommy Douglas, defeated Ross Thatcher’s Liberals in 1971. Blakeney and the NDP were re-elected in 1975 and 1978. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs to debate Lebanon crisis, evacuation options this evening after Israeli incursion
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
OTTAWA – The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate this evening on the crisis in Lebanon after Israel’s ground incursion intensified fears of a full-scale invasion. Members of Parliament will weigh in on how Ottawa should respond to the Israeli ground operation that started early this morning and the airstrikes that have destroyed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway,with voting day on Oct. 28. Here’s a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe’s governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to grow the economy, jobs and the population. In its pre-election budget, Moe’s government projected a $354-million deficit but delivered no hikes to personal income ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party’s Scott Moe and NDP’s Carla Beck
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here’s a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask. Early years: Grew up the oldest of five children on a grain farm near Shellbrook, Sask. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan election campaign kicks off for Oct. 28 vote
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – The Saskatchewan election campaign has kicked off with voting day set for Oct. 28. A media release says Premier Scott Moe asked Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty early Tuesday to dissolve the house and issue writs directing the election. The four-week campaign is expected to focus on the cost of living, the economy, health care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan election campaign kicks off for Oct. 28 vote
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
REGINA – The Saskatchewan election campaign has kicked off with voting day set for Oct. 28. A media release says Premier Scott Moe has asked Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty to dissolve the house and issue writs directing the election. Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority after spending 17 years in office. He says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGill law professors’ union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes
By The Canadian Press on October 1st, 2024
MONTREAL – A union representing McGill law professors has suspended a five-week-long strike and will allow classes to begin this week. McGill’s administration and the Association of McGill Professors of Law say they have decided to find a way to negotiate collective agreements jointly with other faculty unions, and classes will resume by Oct. 3. ... Read More »
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