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Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

The real estate industry does not believe the extended amortization period included in the changes will stimulate buying given higher housing prices
Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

New provincial legislation threatens to upend affordable rental housing efforts because, by next year, the policies must meet a test of financial viability for developers.
Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Insurable borrower's mortgages are pooled together into a portfolio by their lender, who then takes out insurance on these loans as a group.
Delays with capital gains tax legislation puts some taxpayers in precarious position with the CRA

Delays with capital gains tax legislation puts some taxpayers in precarious position with the CRA

‘There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty, which makes it very difficult for people to plan,’ says John Oakey, vice-president of taxation at CPA Canada.
Why game-time rituals, lucky socks and other superstitions matter to fans

Why game-time rituals, lucky socks and other superstitions matter to fans

Superstitions and rituals are often about more than control for fans.
I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

35 per cent of Canadians report burnout at work, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health and conducted by Mental Health Research Canada.
I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

Also, the pros and cons of a mid-career sabbatical, a call to extend funding for Black entrepreneurs and tips for handling large projects effectively
How to take your phone around the world and avoid hefty roaming charges

How to take your phone around the world and avoid hefty roaming charges

An eSIM, a rewritable chip that connects to a local network within a destination, eliminates the need for a physical SIM card.
Canada's health information institute pushing for countrywide standardization of patient data

Canada's health information institute pushing for countrywide standardization of patient data

Canadian Institute for Health Information executive says they are working to develop a guideline for electronic patient-record summaries.
Can I be forced to stand for a job that can be done seated?

Can I be forced to stand for a job that can be done seated?

There is no specific law that prohibits enforced standing in the workplace, but there a few laws that could be invoked