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Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

Senators pass Liberal dental benefit for kids, housing benefit for renters

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a bill that will allow low- and middle-income families to access government money to help care for their kids' dental care, starting as early as Dec. 1.
Federal government tables bill to help supply chain and ease inflation

Federal government tables bill to help supply chain and ease inflation

MONTREAL — As supply chain disruptions continue to add to the rising cost of living, Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra hopes to help fix the problem with new legislation, but said improvements will take time.
Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

Deputy finance minister says protests came at 'delicate time' for Canada's economy

OTTAWA — Canada's economy was already facing uncertainty when protests against COVID-19 restrictions blockaded border crossings and occupied downtown Ottawa last winter, the Department of Finance's top civil servant told an inquiry Thursday.
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores

Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores

Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores are on strike Thursday in their largest labor action since a campaign to unionize the company’s stores began late last year.
Sale of Freedom to Videotron would weaken company, Competition Tribunal hears

Sale of Freedom to Videotron would weaken company, Competition Tribunal hears

OTTAWA — A consultant says selling Freedom Mobile to Quebecor Inc.-owned Videotron Ltd. would lessen competition in the telecom market in arguments before the Competition Tribunal about Rogers Communications Inc.
UK push to restore finances means higher taxes, energy bills

UK push to restore finances means higher taxes, energy bills

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people across Britain face higher taxes and energy bills after the government on Thursday announced an emergency budget focused on restoring the country’s financial credibility and bolstering an economy battered by soaring i
Regulators clear path for largest dam demolition in history

Regulators clear path for largest dam demolition in history

PORTLAND, Ore.
PM's visit to APEC aimed at showing Canada serious about ties with Southeast Asia

PM's visit to APEC aimed at showing Canada serious about ties with Southeast Asia

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tour of Southeast Asia includes a brief stop in Bangkok, which is a visit aimed at showing Canada is serious about forming deeper ties with the region.
SkipTheDishes names Howard Migdal new CEO, Kevin Edwards to retire

SkipTheDishes names Howard Migdal new CEO, Kevin Edwards to retire

WINNIPEG — Food delivery app SkipTheDishes has named Howard Migdal as its new chief executive officer. The Winnipeg-based company says Migdal, who previously served as Skip's chief operating officer, will replace Kevin Edwards.
Buy now, pay later holiday shopping spree could lead to financial hangover: experts

Buy now, pay later holiday shopping spree could lead to financial hangover: experts

Angelica Carolino is ready to start shopping for the holidays — because she’s not going to pay for it all up front.