The Competition Bureau of Canada has finalized a legally binding consent agreement with Empire Co. Ltd., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery banners, to address anti-competitive property controls in the Canadian grocery industry.
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has finalized a legally binding consent agreement with Empire Co. Ltd., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery banners, to address anti-competitive property controls in the Canadian grocery industry.
The shutdown of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 5 marks the beginning of a $26.8-billion refurbishment project that will take all four operational units offline by September 30. While industrial groups warn of skyrocketing electricity prices due to increased reliance on gas-fired generation, the Independent Electricity System Operator forecasts sufficient reserve capacity.
The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which amends the Canada Labour Code to streamline project approvals and introduce new measures for resolving labour disputes. While the government argues the bill provides necessary guardrails and transparency, union leaders criticize it as an attack on workers' rights that formalizes government intervention in strikes.
Hotel rates in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have risen by 20 to 40 percent over the past two years, driven by increased inbound travel from Europe and dynamic pricing during major events. Experts recommend early booking and considering accommodations outside the city center.
A new report indicates that workers in Nova Scotia encounter a cumbersome and time-consuming legal framework when attempting to unionize, characterized as 'a mountain of unnecessary and unfair obstacles.'
The Canadian federal government has proposed a collective 15% ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline to Indigenous groups, facilitated by low-cost loans. While officials frame this as economic reconciliation, some industry leaders criticize the offer's size and compensation terms.
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has finalized a legally binding consent agreement with Empire Co. Ltd., the parent company of Sobeys and other grocery banners, to address anti-competitive property controls in the Canadian grocery industry.
The shutdown of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 5 marks the beginning of a $26.8-billion refurbishment project that will take all four operational units offline by September 30. While industrial groups warn of skyrocketing electricity prices due to increased reliance on gas-fired generation, the Independent Electricity System Operator forecasts sufficient reserve capacity.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for banning diesel exports amid record domestic fuel prices driven by supply shortages from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which amends the Canada Labour Code to streamline project approvals and introduce new measures for resolving labour disputes. While the government argues the bill provides necessary guardrails and transparency, union leaders criticize it as an attack on workers' rights that formalizes government intervention in strikes.
Hotel rates in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have risen by 20 to 40 percent over the past two years, driven by increased inbound travel from Europe and dynamic pricing during major events. Experts recommend early booking and considering accommodations outside the city center.
The Canadian federal government has proposed a collective 15% ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline to Indigenous groups, facilitated by low-cost loans. While officials frame this as economic reconciliation, some industry leaders criticize the offer's size and compensation terms.
