Marijuana legalization
New NDP leader says Trudeau should have decriminalized marijuana
Jagmeet Singh told Vice News that it was “irresponsible” for the government to refuse to decriminalize marijuana, which would have prevented many from acquiring criminal records.
LCBO announces the first Ontario cities that will have legal marijuana behind the counter
LCBO will start retailing recreational marijuana next year. On Friday, it announced 14 cities that will be home to the specialized stores.
Jobs and Economy
Canada added more full-time jobs in October
Canada added 35,300 in October although it also lost part-time jobs. The biggest winner was Quebec, while BC lost 6,100.
Canadian dollar continues its upswing
Canada’s strong jobs and wage data pushed the dollar higher. The dollar rose .4 per cent to 78.34 over week.
Amazon plans to double its workforce in BC
Amazon announced that it would add 1,000 employees by 2020. The Seattle based company is planning to open a second office in Vancouver.
BC premier vows to protect forestry jobs
Premier John Horgan said he would fight to save forestry jobs in BC in light of the 20 per cent duties the US government wants to put on softwood.
Alberta gains 12,000 full-time jobs
Alberta was one of the big winners in Friday’s Stats Can report on job growth in Canada. However, the unemployment rate has not fully rebounded since the economic downturn.
Oil and gas workers retrain in renewable energy
Renewable energy could help Alberta workers recover from the loss of jobs in the oil and gas sector. Many skills are transferable say industry representatives.
Criminal Records
A guide to the Record Suspension application
A Record Suspension seals a criminal record in Canada. Learn how to get a Record Suspension application and put the past behind you.
Get a criminal record check in Edmonton
Most criminal record checks in Edmonton can be requested at the Police Information Check Station. Learn more about getting a police check in Edmonton.