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Theme of World Outgames and Human Rights Conference in Copenhagen
Canada's banking regulator should license and approve all financial instruments available to investors in the country, even if they originate in the U.S., CCPA report recommends
Making strategic choices in a changing world was a key theme of the NUPGE's annual Leadership Development School.
'Cuts that are irresponsible in our current economic situation.' - BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
Massachusetts senator led the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act and for legislation benefiting all working families.
Labour Minister Peter Fonseca agrees to looking into complaints of unfair treatment of summer employees.
'This process has taken far too long. We feel as if SAHO is holding our collective agreement hostage.' - SGEU's Bonnie Erickson.
'Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to Shirley’s family and close friends. We missed her when she made a career move to Ottawa. We miss her even more in her passing.'
67% believe governments should be doing as much to protect the environment as to tackle economic problems.
National doctors' organization tells Americans – after more than four decades of direct experience – that Canadians know Medicare works.
'These latest cuts will translate into service reductions and job losses.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.
Increase comes primarily from a 7.1 percent return on investment income during first quarter of fiscal 2010
'Muriel will be forever remembered as an ambassador of peace, defender of women's rights and champion of educational development.' - Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter.