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Social media posts are showing hundreds of people lining up to hand in resumés to potential employers, with comments wondering if there's a dire shortage of jobs. Mikal Skuterud, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo and director of the Canadian Labour Economics Forum, says that's not the …

A trial date has been set for early 2025 to sort out whether Alberta is liable for billions in compensation due to policy changes for coal development in the province. 4 separate statements of claim consolidated into single trial to start in early 2025 A trial date has been set …

The NLEX Corporation announced that it has signed a 10-year term loan facility agreement worth P10 billion with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in order to finance its projects for its expressways. In a statement, NLEX Corp. stated that the P10 billion will be used to “partially fund …

The Board of Investments’ (BOI) One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI) has approved a green lane processing for the P81.675 billion offshore wind power project of Ivisan Windkraft Corporation. Trade Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo said the project was approved for green lane processing on Dec. …

Canada's economy was essentially unchanged for the third consecutive month in October, but gross domestic product likely edged up in November, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday. September GDP was revised to zero growth from an initial report of 0.1% growth Canada's economy was essentially unchanged for the third consecutive …

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite calls from opposition politicians and other groups to block it over concerns of reduced competition. Approval stipulates no firings of HSBC Canada's employees within 6 months of closing date Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion …

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite calls from opposition politicians and other groups to block it over concerns of reduced competition. Approval stipulates no firings of HSBC Canada's employees within 6 months of closing date Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC's $13.5-billion …

The company that owns and operates adult entertainment websites including Pornhub.com has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Justice Department over its ties to an alleged sex trafficking operation, court records showed. Aylo knew proceeds from its websites stemmed from illegal activity, says U.S. Justice Department The Montreal-based …

On the 15th of December, HAIER Southeast Asia held the 2023 Dealer Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, inviting over 1000 dealers to gather under the banner of “Inspire the Future Dream”. HAIER Smart Home has upgraded its strategy in Southeast Asia, driving its strong growth for three consecutive years. Despite having …

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), through wholly-owned subsidiary Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), has amended its agreement to acquire a strategic stake in coconut products producer Axelum Resources Corp. by subjecting the acquisition to profitability targets. While Axelum disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that it has sealed …