Quebec seeks exemption to foreign worker moratorium for restaurants
Quebec officials press Ottawa to lift the temporary foreign worker ban for its province specifically for restaurant hiring. Immigration minister Kathleen Weil plans talks with Chris Alexander and Jason Kenney to seek an exemption, while a Kenney aide notes no immediate plans to change the rule.
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Via Rail names Yves Desjardins-Siciliano new CEO
Via Rail announces Yves Desjardins-Siciliano as chief executive, replacing interim CEO Steve Del Bosco. Desjardins-Siciliano, longtime chief corporate and legal officer, takes the helm after calls for leadership change amid criticism of communications over safety equipment issues. Del Bosco returns as chief commercial planning officer.
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Justice Canada cuts research budget by 1.2 million
The Justice Department trims about 1.2 million from its research budget, reducing staff by eight social scientists and tightening top‑level control to align studies with government law and order priorities. An internal October 2013 review notes past work not always aligned with priorities, while promising ongoing refinement of research plans.
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Hudak photo-op derailed by transit cops on subway
Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak faced a delayed campaign moment as Toronto Transit Commission officers halted a subway photo-op over camera lighting and filming permits. Officers questioned reporters, while Hudak left the car and shifted to a vehicle to continue toward the transportation platform announcement.
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Insurgents گزارش region votes for sovereignty in Donetsk
Pro Russian insurgents report about 75 percent turnout in Donetsk region with around 90 percent backing sovereignty in the referendum. A parallel vote in Luhansk was held with no immediate results. Central government denounces the ballots as a sham while reports of gunfire near Krasnoarmeisk surface.
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