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Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

TORONTO — Canadian businesses are about two weeks away from having to scrap some of the tax they charge customers, but many have already realized that's no easy feat.
S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

TORONTO — Strength in energy and industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher Thursday. It was an unsurprisingly quiet day for markets north of the border, as the TSX is usually heavily influenced by U.S. market movements.
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

The list runs the gamut from Christmas trees to booster seats, but exceptions abound: shoes but not cleats; video game consoles but not headsets; stuffies but not hockey cards.
‘Hybrid work is a complex beast’: New leaders shouldn’t manage hybrid teams, expert says

‘Hybrid work is a complex beast’: New leaders shouldn’t manage hybrid teams, expert says

Hybrid work arrangements mean leaders need an array of tech and social skills to be successful
No more ID? Air Canada starts rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate

No more ID? Air Canada starts rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate

MONTREAL — Air Canada is poised to roll out facial recognition technology at the gate, making it the first Canadian airline to deploy the software in a bid to streamline the boarding process.
First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

New federal loan guarantee a major milestone in 2024 for First Nations Major Projects Coalition
B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C.
From dim sum to escape rooms, this is what the office holiday party looks like now

From dim sum to escape rooms, this is what the office holiday party looks like now

Gone are the boozy late nighters, and in their place are themed team-building experiences, scaled-down team dinners at restaurants and cocktail parties.
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.
HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver

HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver

HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it to exit from the mixed-use project.