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New immigration operation centre in Philippines part of Canada’s bid to attract more skilled workers

New immigration operation centre in Philippines part of Canada’s bid to attract more skilled workers

Canada has opened a new immigration operation centre in the Philippines to get ahead in the global race for health care labour even as the Southeast Asian country struggles with an exodus of its workers.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada rate announcement The Bank of Canada will make its next interest rate announcement on Wednesday.
Manitoba to have average $10-a-day child care in April, three years ahead of schedule

Manitoba to have average $10-a-day child care in April, three years ahead of schedule

WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Manitoba will achieve an average of $10-a-day child care by April 2, which is three years ahead of schedule. Trudeau says it is a great reminder of what can be done when governments work together.
Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Both have received support from New Westminster-based education provider Primacorp Ventures
Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

The $2.9-billion purchase of LifeWorks has more than tripled the size of Telus Health
Review your rights before signing paperwork during a layoff: employment lawyers

Review your rights before signing paperwork during a layoff: employment lawyers

TORONTO — You've just made it into the office, when your boss brings you into a meeting room, where you find someone from human resources about to deliver you bad news: your company is carrying out layoffs and you're on the list.
Companies must listen to racialized employees in tackling racism at work: experts

Companies must listen to racialized employees in tackling racism at work: experts

TORONTO — Experts say commitments to tackle racism in the workplace have not been met with enough action as a report released Tuesday found more than 70 per cent of Black Canadians still experience racism or microaggressions on the job.
'Don't be afraid to ask': Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

'Don't be afraid to ask': Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

TORONTO — As MBA student Lisa Malachowski negotiated her salary for a job set to begin this summer, a thought familiar to many young workers crossed her mind: "Maybe they'll withdraw the offer.
Quest University says it was caught off-guard when landlord put campus for sale

Quest University says it was caught off-guard when landlord put campus for sale

After Quest University’s president told a reporter that its landlord was aware of its troubles, the Squamish university says it was caught by surprise when Primacorp Ventures Inc. put the campus and surrounding lands up for sale.
Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

The future for Quest staff remains uncertain.