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.
Calgary’s economic growth expected to slow
After its recent rebound, Calgary’s economic growth is expected to slow over the next few years, according to predictions by the Conference Board of Canada.
Environment Minister says Trans Mountain improvements will make BC safer
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says marine safety improvements associated with the Trans Mountain pipeline project will make the coast safer.
Can a Canadian become a real estate agent with a criminal record?
Licensing bodies in Canada will take a criminal record into consideration, but it won’t always cause rejection of the application. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Marijuana legalization
Saskatchewan sets the legal age for marijuana possession at 19
The Government of Saskatchewan announced it plans to allow recreational marijuana sales to people over the age of 19 when federal legalization comes into effect.
Criminal records
New fee for volunteer criminal record check
Police information checks in Canada will now come with a $10 fee in Regina. Local police say that volunteers can pay one fee to get a record check for multiple agencies.
Canadian border
Contract dispute could result in airport delays
Unionized border officials and workers rallied at Pearson Airport on Thursday in their ongoing contract dispute. The Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is resuming negotiations with the CBSA next week.
Ontario and New Brunswick would be hit harder by NAFTA pullout
Ontario and New Brunswick would be hardest hit if the United States decided to pull out of NAFTA, says a new report from Moody’s.
Top US economic advisor boosts trade with Canada
Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National Economic Council, perceives trade with Canada as a good thing despite his views on the country’s “left-wing crazy guy” Prime Minister.
How to apply for a Canadian TRP at the border
A US resident with a criminal record may require a TRP in order to cross the Canadian border, but this type of application has a high denial rate. Learn when a person can apply for a TRP at the border.