by AllCleared | Apr 27, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Jobs and economy How Alberta workers adapted to recession Alberta oil patch workers explain how they adapted to the downturn in the oil industry by seeking out new trades and opportunities. Read more at CBC News Canada’s service economy booming, but… Canada’s service...
by AllCleared | Apr 13, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Justice Five years with no change in Canadian pardons The Liberal government promised changes to Canada’s pardon (Record Suspension) system, but people with criminal records are still waiting for more fairness and accessibility. Read more at the Ottawa Citizen Victim...
by AllCleared | Apr 6, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Criminal Records People with criminal records denied housing People in Nova Scotia are being denied housing on the basis of a criminal record. The Cape Breton Housing Authority, for instance, was found to be using provincial court checks to turn down applications....
by AllCleared | Mar 31, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Criminal justice Liberals introduce major changes to criminal justice system The Liberal government introduced a 300-page bill of reforms to Canada’s justice system. Some of the changes include making it tougher for repeat domestic violence offenders, speeding up...
by AllCleared | Mar 23, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Marijuana legalization Cannabis bill survives Senate vote Despite fears that senators would not allow the bill to legalize recreational marijuana to pass, it easily survived second reading. Conservative senators continued to express concerns. Read more at the Georgia...
by AllCleared | Mar 16, 2018 | Weekend Roundup
Jobs and economy One in 25 jobs going unfilled in BC BC has the biggest labour shortage in the country with one in 25 jobs going unfilled. The construction and service industries are the hardest hit. Read more at HuffPost Calgary’s economic growth expected to slow...