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'Canada may be pulling into recovery but Ontario is not yet out of the recessionary woods.' - CCPA.
'This is yet another example of our current government piecing away our Crown corporations, regardless of whether or not they are profitable.'
'The recognition that these programs have received underscores the important services our members provide at MDC every day.' - Peter Olfert.
New report details government actions that undermine research into the science of climate change
By far the largest demonstration yet against the sale of NB Power assets to Hydro Quebec.
'Unless the government mandate changes soon we will be at an impasse.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.
'Municipalities are already dissatisfied with the backlogs and the creation of part-time jobs will only make things worse.' - Ivan Herrington.
NUPGE calls for thorough review of legislation with the involvement of front-line workers in the sector rather than piecemeal approach to changing the law.
'We see this round of bargaining as an opportunity for a thoughtful process that will strengthen the system.' - Reid Johnson, HSABC president.
Private operator Steve Woodburn says Peace River ambulance service is essential but he's willing to shut it down as a bargaining tactic against employees seeking a first contract.
The budget contained no new initiatives around pensions reform and retirement security. Federal government ignores calls for National Pensions Summit, commits to only undertake consultations.
This marks second consecutive quarter of growth, however, the value of pension funds still 7.5 percent below the high reached in the second quarter of 2008.
Sixty-two workers at a factory that manufactures Apple products were poisoned by n-hexane, a toxic chemical that can cause muscular degeneration and blurred eyesight.
OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas says Liberal government is seeking advice from an American firm with a vested interest in recommending privatization.
Includes representation from the arts community, first nations, health care, community services, labour, post-secondary students, youth, environmental and faith groups.
