BC small businesses chafe at ‘unsustainable’ minimum wage hike – Business News
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A 6.9 per cent minimum wage hike mandated by the BC government is “unsustainable” for some businesses, when stacked on all other costs downloaded onto businesses, I am a number of business groups.
As of June 1, the BC government is raising the minimum wage from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour, the province announced Wednesday.
“Having a minimum wage that keeps up with inflation is a key step to prevent the lowest paid workers from falling behind,” BC Labor Minister Harry Bains said in a statement. “These workers and their families feel the impact of high costs…
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Multi-platinum selling pop icon Debbie Gibson returns to Long Island, N.Y. To surprise her longtime pal and manager, Heather Moore, with a ranch-style house renovation. Debbie’s time in Long Island becomes an emotional journey, as she visits many of the people and places from her childhood that helped shape her into the person she is right now. During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so in depth, it changed the Executive Mansion more than the fireplace of 1814.
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Tax-free first home savings account: How to take advantage
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Jamie Golombek: Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s newest registered savings plan
Published April 05, 2023 • 4 minute read
The FHSA gives prospective first-time homebuyers the ability to contribute up to $40,000 and save on a tax-free basis towards the purchase of a first home in Canada. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto
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April 1 marked the official launch date of the tax-free first home savings account…
How Click’s supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Click Travel firmly supports raising mental health awareness and remains committed to exploring how to best support our employees. The Employee Assistance Program has been available to all employees for many years now and we also trained a number of Mental Health First Aiders in departments across the business a few years ago and this year rolled out mental health support training for all line managers.
Expanding the role of Mental Health First Aiders
1 in 4 people experience mental ill health within the UK every year (Mind UK). So we understand that inevitably, a significant portion of Click’s…
Bank regulator action on climate change ‘overdue and now urgent’ – Business News
Climate action ‘over due’
The Canadian Press – Apr 21, 2023 / 6:13 am | Stories: 422543
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Canada’s environment commissioner says action by the federal banking regulator on climate change is overdue and now urgent.
Commissioner Jerry DeMarco said in an audit released Thursday that it’s encouraging that the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI) both recognizes the risks of climate change to banks and the financial system, and is taking action on the challenge.
But he notes that since climate change has only recently become a priority of the regulator, the full implementation…
New Ontario Volkswagen EV battery plant to create 3,000 jobs – Business News
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A massive new Volkswagen electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario will create up to 3,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs in the region.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and top brass from the German automaker are unveiling details of the new Volkswagen “gigafactory” that will be built in St. Thomas, Ont.
Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, will invest $7 billion in the electric-vehicle battery plant, which will be operated by its company, PowerCo.
“We’ve landed the largest auto investment in the province’s history,” said Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli.
“It’s not…
Teck Resources doubles down on plan to split company after Glencore offer – Business News
Teck doubles down on split
The Canadian Press – Apr 10, 2023 / 6:43 am | Stories: 420547
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Teck Resources Ltd. is doubling down on its plan to split the company, a week after Swiss mining giant Glencore made an unsolicited bid for the Vancouver miner.
In an investor presentation issued today, Teck says its separation will give shareholders more choices and ways to maximize value because they will hold shares in both Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources.
The company says its plan provides a responsible exit from steelmaking coal at fair value.
It adds that Teck’s…
