Tag: Canada
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Should Canada ban smoking tobacco?
[ad_1] As some countries around the world start implementing bans on, or phasing out the use of tobacco, should Canada—a world leader in promoting the dangers of smoking—follow their lead? Michael Chaiton, senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and professor at the University of Toronto, told CTV’s Your Morning…
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Bank of Canada council split on whether interest rates need to rise further
[ad_1] OTTAWA — Further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are very much still on the table as its governing council remains split on whether rates may need to rise further. The central bank on Wednesday released its summary of deliberations detailing the discussions governing council members had in the lead-up to its…
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Why are so many new immigrants leaving Canada?
[ad_1] Immigrants to Canada are increasingly leaving this country for opportunities elsewhere, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada. In fact, the number of immigrants who left Canada rose by 31 per cent above the national average in 2017 and 2019. According to the study,…
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Ethics watchdog investigating Zara Canada over alleged ties to forced labour
[ad_1] Canada’s corporate ethics czar says it has launched a fact-finding investigation into allegations that Zara Canada Inc. is working with companies that use forced labour in China. The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise says its investigation into the apparel company stems from allegations made by 28 civil society organizations. The organizations alleged in June…
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What would a technical recession mean to Canada?
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links NewsEconomy GDP may have shrunk over the past two quarters. What does that mean for the economy and the Bank of Canada? Published Nov 06, 2023 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 4 minute read The warehouse at the Daily Bread Food Bank CEO in Etobicoke, Ont. Economic growth has been…
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Ecstatic Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates making her shot as she completes military exercise as part of her solo trip in Canada
[ad_1] The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrated making an impressive shot as she took part in a shooting challenge during her five-day solo trip to Canada yesterday. Sophie, 58, was deep in concentration as she attempted target practice at the Winona Rifle Range at Lake Street Armoury Military Barracks in St Catharines on Saturday. Moments later,…
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‘Young and the Restless’ star Eric Braeden lays into ‘dismal’ Air Canada – National
[ad_1] The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden had some choice words for Air Canada, ripping into the airline over social media about his son’s recent “dismal” flying experience. Braeden took to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday to blast the airline after his son was told by company staff that he was too late…
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Bank of Canada interest rate cuts unlikely until summer: CIBC
[ad_1] Article content Canadians anxious for lower interest rates, especially those looking to renegotiate their mortgages in the near future, will likely have to wait until the middle of next year for the Bank of Canada to start to cut, CIBC economist Benjamin Tal believes. “I think they will take their time before they cut…
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Canada to unveil new immigration targets today
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links NewsEconomy Ottawa to provide estimates of number and kind of immigrants it hopes to admit over next three years Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 01, 2023 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read New Canadians are sworn in at a…
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What GDP is telling the Bank of Canada: economists
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links NewsEconomy Economy could already be in recession, putting an end to rate hikes Published Oct 31, 2023 • 4 minute read Canada’s economy could be in a technical recession. Photo by Postmedia Article content The Canadian economy could already be in a “modest” recession, one economist says, after Statistics Canada released…