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Phoenix pay system: the real story of a public servant

When the Pay Centre has deducted taxes on wrongfully calculated amounts, it should apologize to the employee for the mistake and only recover the net amount that was paid. It should recover from CRA the tax it has erroneously paid to CRA, and not put the burden on the shoulders of employees.

Are unions braced for the storm ahead?

A Quebec bill that critics have slammed as a ‘declaration of war on workers highlights an ongoing trend where provincial and federal governments undermine union influence.

The future of the CBC is on the ballot: letter writer

I have lived in five different provinces in Canada—Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador—and have visited all provinces and territories except Yukon. The CBC has been my touchstone wherever I have been, bringing me news of former homes and helping me and my family integrate into a new community. The CBC is […]

Gaming out the first period

Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.