Premier Selinger hires allies amid protests and deficit
The piece accuses Premier Greg Selinger of using public funds to hire union-linked aides after a cabinet resignations and a non-confidence vote. It notes salaries of Heather Grant Jury and Paul McVie, the ousting of chief of staff Liam Martin, and questions the $522 million provincial deficit while hinting at an upcoming leadership race and election.
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Greg Selinger
NDP
Greg
Heather Grant Jury
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Paul McVie
Liam Martin
Martin
Selinger
Willy Nilly
CFIB calls for Entry Visa to fix rural labour shortages
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business proposes the Introduction to Canada Visa to replace the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It would offer two-year entry paths toward permanent residency for entry level workers and require one Canadian employee at the same wage. The report argues reforms include keeping processing times and adjusting fees while easing sector limits for restaurants, retailers and hotels.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB
Canada
Dan Kelly
Kelly
Cfib.ca
Nigeria election focal point shifts from Boko Haram crisis
The upcoming February vote in Nigeria centers on regional power struggles rather than the Boko Haram threat. Kano's mosque attack underscores the north east crisis, while Jonathan's government faces criticism for inaction. The APC challenge weakens as corruption taints defections. Band plays on as the country drifts toward civil war.
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Nigeria
United States
Boko Haram
ISIS
Iraq
Syria
Kano
Goodluck Jonathan
Jonathan
Abuja
Kano Central Mosque
Mohammed Sanusi II
Kano Central
Borno
Maiduguri
Yobe
Adamawa
All Progressives Congress
APC
People’s Democratic Party
PDP
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