Temporary foreign worker program speeds up
ALBERTA Human Resources Minister Diane Finley said Wednesday that the changes being made by the federal government to the temporary foreign worker program will make it more efficient and responsive to Canada‘s labour market needs. Finley announced a number of changes to the program while at a factory in Alberta that she says will [...]
Albertans elect Tory majority government
CALGARY Albertans have elected another Progressive Conservative majority government, making Alison Redford the province’s first elected female premier. The Tories, led by Redford, were elected in 61 ridings and captured 44 per cent of the popular vote. The Wildrose is elected in 17 and had 34.5 per cent of the vote. The Liberals took [...]
Early start to Alberta wildfire season
ALBERTA This year’s mild, dry winter has prompted the Alberta government to move the start of wildfire season a full month earlier than usual to March 1. Dry conditions have created a higher risk for wildfire and provincial officials want to make sure equipment, aircraft and staff are in place. Sustainable Resource Development Frank Oberle [...]
Garbage blamed as 145 bears shot in Alberta’s north
EDMONTON Questions are being raised about garbage management after 145 black bears were shot by wildlife officers in northern Alberta’s oilsands region last year. More than half were killed in oilsands camps in the Fort McMurray area. Companies running the camps should manage their garbage better, Nigel Douglas of the Alberta Wilderness Association told CBC [...]
Air Canada in talks with pilots as deadline nears
Air Canada says that talks with the union representing 3,000 pilots are scheduled to continue this week and it remains confident a work stoppage can be avoided as a key deadline approaches
U.S. bank reforms could hurt Canadians, Flaherty fears
U.S. financial reforms could unfairly hit Canadian banks and insurance companies, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney warn