Kategori: Finance
Quebec says to offer 13% over 5 years for salaries to the public, offer immediately rejected
The president of the Conseil du trésor, Sonia LeBel, tabled her offers to staff in the public and parapublic sectors on Thursday, offers that were immediately rejected by the unions.…
Google rivals team up to create a free mapping tool
(San Francisco) Competitors of tech giant Google announced on Thursday the creation of the Overture Maps Foundation, which aims to make the data needed to build maps online free of…
after the “quiet quitting”, the new watchword “act your wage”, or work at the height of one’s salary
Companies: after the “quiet quitting”, the new watchword “act your wage”, or work at the height of one’s salary Access to accessibility menu source site-21
Donald Trump launches his trading cards bearing his likeness
If you were still hesitating what to ask for as a Christmas present, Donald Trump has the answer for you: a series of trading cards bearing his likeness, only 99…
Major DavidsTea shareholder wants sale
Enraged by management and execution at DavidsTea, the Montreal retailer’s second-largest shareholder believes the company should be put up for sale. Posted at 2:49 p.m. “It seems that the nepotism…
Commonwealth Plywood | Agreement in principle: salary increases of 36.92% over four years
(Montreal) Workers at a factory in Princeville have just ratified an agreement in principle which will grant them wage increases of 36.92% over four years, including a 27% increase in…
The CNESST issues 25 statements of offense to Village Vacances Valcartier
The CNESST issued no less than 25 statements of offense to Village Vacances Valcartier, after noting that more than a hundred young people under the age of 14 were working…
Empire | Sale of gas stations in the West, profit up
(Stellarton) Empire announced Thursday that it has reached a deal that will see it sell 56 gas stations in Western Canada to a subsidiary of Shell Canada for about $100…
Indigenous peoples and environmentalists oppose the release of tar sands water into nature
Representatives of First Nations and Environmental Defense Canada denounce the Trudeau government’s desire to develop regulations that would allow the oil sands industry to discharge wastewater from oil production into…
Young injured at work | Twenty-five statements of offense at Village Vacances Valcartier
(Montreal) The CNESST issued no less than 25 statements of offense to Village Vacances Valcartier, after noting that more than a hundred young people under the age of 14 were…
more than two million people do not pay their dues
Social security: more than two million people do not pay their contributions Access to accessibility menu source site-21
Why the construction of new housing will fall in France in 2023
Why the construction of new housing will fall in France in 2023 Access to accessibility menu source site-19
Wall Street plunges after the Fed and disappointing indicators
(New York) The New York Stock Exchange opened sharply in the red on Thursday following central bank rate hikes and disappointing US indicators. Posted at 9:39 Updated at 10:22 a.m.…
War in Ukraine: Vatican confirms apology to Moscow after Pope’s remarks
The Vatican confirmed on Thursday that an apology has been made to Russia after comments by Pope Francis on the alleged cruel behavior of Russian ethnic minorities in the conflict…
British royal family: Harry settles accounts with Crown Prince William in his Netflix documentary
This is the story of the rift that has widened between two brothers, the most famous princes in the world: Harry accuses, in the Netflix documentary, William of having reacted…
TikTok algorithms | Promotion of self-harm and eating disorders
TikTok algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report released Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on the…
Aluminum smelter | The shortfall is 1.4 billion for Hydro
We agree, the stakes are high. Not only do aluminum smelters pay virtually no taxes here, but they can also emit greenhouse gases without paying any compensation. Hence the importance…
Merger with Rogers | Shaw lawyer challenges Competition Bureau data
(OTTAWA) A lawyer for Shaw Communications argued Wednesday that the Competition Bureau’s case against the company’s proposed merger with Rogers Communications was based on false assumptions, not reality. Posted yesterday…
The Winter Games will have to adapt to climate change
According to the leaders of the Olympic movement, the bidding process for the Winter Games has been slowed down by the recent internal disputes within the Indian Olympic Committee, which…
[Opinion] This is not a university professor
Today, the world of universities is in full transformation and is experiencing a worrying development. ChatGPT technology has recently made its way into academic circles in the form of “social…