Quebec's French Class Cuts Disrupt Immigrant Integration
Quebec's cuts to adult French language classes in 2023 affected thousands, mostly recent immigrants needing French to stay, despite a surge in demand and long waitlists, creating a two-tiered system favoring those who can afford private instruction.
Quebec's French Class Cuts Disrupt Immigrant Integration
Quebec's cuts to adult French language classes in 2023 affected thousands, mostly recent immigrants needing French to stay, despite a surge in demand and long waitlists, creating a two-tiered system favoring those who can afford private instruction.
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44% Bias Score
CGI Appoints Julie Godin as Executive Chairperson, Acquires BJSS
CGI Inc. appointed Julie Godin as its new executive chairperson, succeeding her father Serge Godin, who will remain co-chair. The company also acquired U.K.-based BJSS, adding over 2,400 employees and boosting revenue. First-quarter earnings were $438.6 million, up from $389.8 million a year earlier...
CGI Appoints Julie Godin as Executive Chairperson, Acquires BJSS
CGI Inc. appointed Julie Godin as its new executive chairperson, succeeding her father Serge Godin, who will remain co-chair. The company also acquired U.K.-based BJSS, adding over 2,400 employees and boosting revenue. First-quarter earnings were $438.6 million, up from $389.8 million a year earlier...
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44% Bias Score
Steveston Restaurant Wins Top Canadian Culinary Award
Steveston's Baan Lao, a 20-seat restaurant, was named Canada's best restaurant at the World Culinary Awards, showcasing Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng's refined Royal Thai cuisine and elevating Steveston's profile as a culinary destination.
Steveston Restaurant Wins Top Canadian Culinary Award
Steveston's Baan Lao, a 20-seat restaurant, was named Canada's best restaurant at the World Culinary Awards, showcasing Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng's refined Royal Thai cuisine and elevating Steveston's profile as a culinary destination.
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48% Bias Score
Migrant Apprehended in Joint Canada-U.S. Border Operation
A migrant attempting illegal entry into Canada from the U.S. via a freight train near Niagara Falls was apprehended last month in a joint RCMP and CBSA operation, part of Project Disrupt and Deter, highlighting increased border security measures.
Migrant Apprehended in Joint Canada-U.S. Border Operation
A migrant attempting illegal entry into Canada from the U.S. via a freight train near Niagara Falls was apprehended last month in a joint RCMP and CBSA operation, part of Project Disrupt and Deter, highlighting increased border security measures.
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48% Bias Score
Manitoba Redeploys Conservation Officers to Border Amidst Trump Tariff Threats
Facing President Trump's tariff threats, Manitoba is redeploying approximately 11 conservation officers to patrol the Canada-U.S. border, costing $360,000, to combat drug and human trafficking, while also providing aid to migrants, in contrast to other provinces.
Manitoba Redeploys Conservation Officers to Border Amidst Trump Tariff Threats
Facing President Trump's tariff threats, Manitoba is redeploying approximately 11 conservation officers to patrol the Canada-U.S. border, costing $360,000, to combat drug and human trafficking, while also providing aid to migrants, in contrast to other provinces.
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52% Bias Score
First Nations Reject \$3.6 Billion Settlement, to Pursue Supreme Court Action
Twelve Robinson Superior First Nations in Northern Ontario rejected a \$3.6-billion government settlement offer for broken 1850 treaty promises, choosing to pursue a larger compensation amount through the Supreme Court.
First Nations Reject \$3.6 Billion Settlement, to Pursue Supreme Court Action
Twelve Robinson Superior First Nations in Northern Ontario rejected a \$3.6-billion government settlement offer for broken 1850 treaty promises, choosing to pursue a larger compensation amount through the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
High Food Costs in Canada's Arctic: One Family's Struggle
Alan Sim, a 68-year-old from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, spends $1000 bi-weekly feeding his 12-person family, utilizing federal subsidies to offset the high cost of groceries in his remote, fly-in community.
High Food Costs in Canada's Arctic: One Family's Struggle
Alan Sim, a 68-year-old from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, spends $1000 bi-weekly feeding his 12-person family, utilizing federal subsidies to offset the high cost of groceries in his remote, fly-in community.
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24% Bias Score
Canadian In-House Lawyer Salaries Rise Amidst Market Demand
A survey of 759 Canadian in-house lawyers reveals an 8 percent gender pay gap and a 12.2 percent racial pay gap, with British Columbia maintaining the highest median base pay at $191,000 despite a year-over-year decrease, while Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec saw increases.
Canadian In-House Lawyer Salaries Rise Amidst Market Demand
A survey of 759 Canadian in-house lawyers reveals an 8 percent gender pay gap and a 12.2 percent racial pay gap, with British Columbia maintaining the highest median base pay at $191,000 despite a year-over-year decrease, while Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec saw increases.
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44% Bias Score
Lenders Turn $144 Million Debt into Private Equity Firm After Borrower's Insolvency
Following the January 2024 insolvency of borrower Robby Clark, who owed over $144 million to 177 lenders, those lenders formed BIG North Capital (BNC), a private equity firm, to recover their losses by converting their debt into an equity stake in 185 properties worth approximately $44 million.
Lenders Turn $144 Million Debt into Private Equity Firm After Borrower's Insolvency
Following the January 2024 insolvency of borrower Robby Clark, who owed over $144 million to 177 lenders, those lenders formed BIG North Capital (BNC), a private equity firm, to recover their losses by converting their debt into an equity stake in 185 properties worth approximately $44 million.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Mobilizes Allies Against Trump's Threatened Tariffs
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is working with international allies to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods by February 1st, citing Canada's significant role as a major U.S. trading partner; however, a White House executive order sets an April 1st deadline fo...
Canada Mobilizes Allies Against Trump's Threatened Tariffs
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is working with international allies to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods by February 1st, citing Canada's significant role as a major U.S. trading partner; however, a White House executive order sets an April 1st deadline fo...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threats: Colombia Complies, Canada and Mexico Brace for Impact
Trump threatened Colombia with a 25 percent tariff for refusing to accept deported migrants; Colombia complied, averting the tariff. He similarly threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs but may face greater challenges due to their economic significance as U.S. trading partners.
Trump's Tariff Threats: Colombia Complies, Canada and Mexico Brace for Impact
Trump threatened Colombia with a 25 percent tariff for refusing to accept deported migrants; Colombia complied, averting the tariff. He similarly threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs but may face greater challenges due to their economic significance as U.S. trading partners.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Tobacco Companies Face $32.5B Settlement Hearing
Three major Canadian tobacco companies are facing a final court hearing on a proposed $32.5-billion settlement, with provinces and territories receiving over $24 billion, Quebec class-action plaintiffs receiving over $4 billion, and other smokers and a foundation receiving a combined $3.5 billion. T...
Canadian Tobacco Companies Face $32.5B Settlement Hearing
Three major Canadian tobacco companies are facing a final court hearing on a proposed $32.5-billion settlement, with provinces and territories receiving over $24 billion, Quebec class-action plaintiffs receiving over $4 billion, and other smokers and a foundation receiving a combined $3.5 billion. T...
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36% Bias Score