Critics Say Canada Labour Code Maternity Reforms Harm Workplaces
A Calgary columnist argues against Bill C-34 proposing 41 week plus 24 week parental leaves, claiming it will hurt hiring, reduce productivity, and burden small businesses. He cites bank and CFIB concerns, recounting a personal anecdote of a past employee and warning the changes favor mothers over business stability.
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Canada
Feds
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Robert MacIntosh
CBA
Ottawa
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB
Reesie's Amblings on Politics and News Balance
In a reader column the author defends political coverage as news and questions when a major election will occur. The piece notes two party leaders, one rookie prime minister without a seat, and the Official Opposition head also without a Commons seat. Banks report savings drop amid unemployment and a weak Canadian dollar, with 75 cent value noted.
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Grits
Tories
Commons
Ministers Face Transition After Political Shakeup
The piece likens cabinet exits to chess moves as Mark MacGuigan John Munro and others leave their posts. It recalls the loneliness of retirement for leaders like Mackenzie King Mike Pearson and Pierre Trudeau. Trudeau may struggle with private life even as he plans new tasks compatible with his role as parent.
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Mark MacGuigan
John Munro
Romeo LeBlanc
Gene Whelan
St. Laurent
Toronto
C.D. Howe
Walter Harris
Milton Gregg
Mackenzie King
Mike Pearson
Pierre Trudeau
Montreal
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Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Manitoba
U.S.A
England
F. D. (Don) Venables
Reesie
Paul Hellyer
of Canada
Quebec
Jean Lesage
Jeanna Poisson
Louis XV
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