Bank of Canada flags housing market risk in Toronto and Vancouver
The Bank of Canada warns surging prices in Vancouver and Toronto are outpacing fundamentals with self reinforcing expectations. Governor Poloz notes price trajectories could fall though no prediction is made, as debt levels rise and imbalances grow.
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Canada
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Government rejects Senate change to C-14
The Trudeau government insists medical assistance in dying remain limited to near death Canadians and resists a Senate amendment expanding eligibility beyond terminal conditions. Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould warns the change upsets balance. Health Minister Philpott cautions against including mental illness cases. House of Commons will decide on the Senate amendments.
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Sentence Angers Victims In Stuckless Case At Toronto Court
In Toronto a judge sentenced Gordon Stuckless to six years after he pleaded guilty to 100 charges of sexually abusing 18 victims while working as a hockey coach and teacher. Victims and supporters shouted in court and outside, criticizing the lenient term and calling for reform.
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Ethics watchdog resumes Nigel Wright inquiry
Federal ethics commissioner Mary Dawson quietly restarts her probe into former Stephen Harper chief of staff Nigel Wright over his secret $90 000 payment to Senator Mike Duffy. The June 2016 restart follows a long scandal, with Duffy later cleared of charges and Wright not charged.
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Report Calls for Transparency Law on Child Labour in Canada
World Vision Canada releases a report urging a national law requiring firms to report yearly on measures to prevent child labour in foreign factories supplying Canadian markets. It cites UK and California precedents and recommends a government working group to draft specifics.
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World Vision Canada
Canada
United Kingdom
California
U.S
Simon Lewchuk
Lewchuk
Labour
Kellie Leitch
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