The Canadian Press

Both union, government warn of major service disruptions as a result of strike

Canada's largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are both warning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike for a second day in a row.

PSAC strike could have domino effect for unionized workers: labour experts

Jock Climie, a management-side labour and employment lawyer with Ottawa-based Emond Harnden, says inflation is lending itself to higher militancy in unionized sectors, adding PSAC’s strike could have far-reaching effects beyond its own members.

Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected

Canada's largest federal public-service union and the federal government remain at the bargaining table as workers strike and service disruptions begin to be felt across the country.

Canada’s inflation rate falls to lowest level since August 2021, hits 4.3% in March

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 4.3 per cent in March as higher mortgage interest costs were offset by lower energy prices.

Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, government don’t reach deal by Tuesday

The country's largest federal public service union says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike the next day.

Average home price to end the year 4.8% lower than 2022, will rise 4.7% in 2024: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects the average price of a home to end the year 4.8 per cent lower than 2022, but says prices will rise by roughly the same amount in 2024.

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%, bumps up growth forecast for 2023

The Bank of Canada is once again holding its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent...

Members of public service union vote in favour of federal strike mandate

Members of the public service's largest union, which represents more than 120,000 federal workers, have voted in...

Cannabis company Tilray to buy rival Hexo in all-share deal

The arrangement will see Tilray issue 0.4352 shares of its stock for each outstanding Hexo share.

BoC expected to hold interest rate this week, even as economy keeps some steam

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate steady this week as inflation continues to slow, despite other data suggesting the economy is still running hot.

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