Federal budget 2021: Program extensions, new hiring subsidy for small business
The Liberals are extending rent and wage programs while at the same time phasing in hiring subsidies, microgrants to help companies move online and allowances
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Federal budget 2021: Program extensions, new hiring subsidy for small business
The Liberals are extending rent and wage programs while at the same time phasing in hiring subsidies, microgrants to help companies move online and allowances
‘People are going to work sick:’ Third wave reignites debate over paid sick days
Critics say the federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit has had poor uptake because it is more akin to the government’s employment insurance program than paid
‘There’s literally no limit’: NFTs could soon be used for cars, real estate, experts say
NFTs are essentially a tool that uses blockchain technology to provide proof of ownership of a digital asset.
‘Save summer’: Canadian tourism businesses have modest expectations ahead of crucial season
Cautious projections stand in contrast to expectations among some of a rebound in economic activity later this year.
Ontario imposes four week ‘shutdown’ to combat surge in COVID-19 cases
Across the river, Gatineau was among the Quebec cities moved into a lockdown Thursday.
Downtown Algonquin College learning centre merges tech with nature
Ready to expand their space, the Algonquin College Learning Centre left its former home, hiring architecture and design firm Provencher_Roy to bring its new vision
Better-than-expected GDP growth a good sign for pandemic’s third wave: economists
‘The first quarter of 2021 is shaping out to be a very good one for Canada.’
Lululemon Q4 revenues surge by 24% to reach $1.7B
While many retailers have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lululemon’s sales have remained strong as people working from home purchase more comfortable attire.
MPs hammer Shaw, Rogers executives about proposed combination of telecom carriers
But company executives argued that they should combine their assets and focus spending on a new generation of networks during a race to bring faster
Court ruling on federal carbon price both clarifying and worrying, say experts
The ruling means higher costs for both consumers and industry
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