Instead of mandating increased CPP contributions, Canadians should have the option of voluntarily contributing more if they have the means and inclination
Category: Politics & Policy
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Panel says Canada dairy policies in line with trade commitments
A dispute settlement panel has found that Canada’s dairy import policies do not breach its commitments under a trade pact
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‘Existential risk’: Quebec’s English universities already hurt by tuition hikes
Quebec’s move to raise tuition for non-Quebec residents at anglophone universities is already affecting the schools’ recruitment efforts
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How big is Canada’s homeless population really?
Statistic Canada’s 2023 review of homelessness draws on 2014 data. Experts say there’s a better way to count the homeless
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Canada ex-police intel chief convicted of leaking secrets
He was convicted of using his position to access sensitive information from Canada and the powerful Five Eyes intelligence alliance
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India resumes e-visas for Canadian nationals
The Indian High Commission had announced the resumption of visa services for Canadians, but it did not include online applications
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Car blast near Niagara Falls shuts down US-Canada crossing, kills 2
It was “a horrific incident, a crash, an explosion… but at this time no known terrorist connection”: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Canada forecasts higher deficits as it pushes housing surge
Canadians have been hit hard in the pocketbook particularly by housing and grocery costs — and they have been vocal about it to politicians
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Michael Spavor claims he was used by Ottawa for intelligence gathering in China
Ottawa does not consider Kovrig’s work to be covert intelligence work, and Kovrig has said Spavor’s allegations are unfounded
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Quebec public workers set for massive strike
The strike comes after a 10.3 per cent wage hike over five years and a onetime bonus of $1,000 for each public servant was rejected