NDP floodway plan faces union dues backlash
Manitoba opposition accuses the Doer government of using a master labour agreement to compel floodway workers into union membership. Industry leaders say the scheme would raise project costs and threaten freedoms, arguing unions would profit from forced dues on thousands of workers over five years.
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Turner Report Notes on Real Estate and Finance Risks
The Bank of Canada rate cut sparks a housing finance shift as CMHC backstops purchases with low down payments. The piece argues real estate dominates net worth, warns of diversification risks, and promotes home equity loans for tax benefits and investment growth, noting a 4% rate and 2% real cost after inflation.
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