The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) posted a return of 4.2 per cent for the first six months of 2024, underperforming its benchmark index of 4.6 per cent.
Month: August 2024
Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform
Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is not fatally flawed but is “in need of reform,” the country’s immigration minister told Reuters on Tuesday, following a damning U.N. report that dubbed the program a breeding ground for modern slavery.
New national training program to prepare leaders, researchers for future pandemic
The training program will involve six universities and other several partners as they collaborate to prepare trainees ahead of the next pandemic. It’s slated to run until 2030.
Several people hospitalized, dozens displaced after fire in Kitsilano
A fire that broke out in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood overnight left several people hospitalized and dozens more displaced from their homes.
Sask. First Nation says public safety agency dragging its heels on fire response
The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation is calling for immediate action hours after issuing a general evacuation order due to an encroaching wildfire.
Alberta business associations warn of costly impacts ahead of looming rail strike
With both of Canada’s major rail lines threatening a potential lockout, business associations in Alberta are sounding the alarm on the potential impacts.
N.S. man gets civic service award for comforting victim of fatal crash in B.C.
A Nova Scotia resident has been given an award for his selfless actions during a tragedy earlier this year on the other side of the country.
Calgary finalizing feeder main repair sites with plan to come on Thursday
City of Calgary crews will be surveying areas in Bowness and Montgomery as soon as Thursday to help identify where the feeder main and utilities are located underground.
Construction underway for southeast Calgary school playground
Planning for a new playground at Haultain Memorial School in Calgary began in 2019. Installation is underway so students can see it for themselves when classes resume in September.
Chatham-Kent council reallocates $2.1M surplus to housing, other needs
Chatham-Kent council has approved reallocating a $2.1-million operating surplus to various municipal needs.
