Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer selected as next GOP nominee for speaker House Republicans have chosen Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., as their third nominee for speaker in as many weeks. Emmer, who currently serves as the House GOP Whip, narrowly won the nomination on a secret ballot. However, he faces the same challenges as the previous […]
A timeline of Bank of Canada rate hikes By Published: October 25, 2023 Introduction The Bank of Canada has raised its interest rates to five per cent over the past year and a half, from a low of 0.25 per cent in March 2022. With inflation trending downward and the economy showing signs of slowing, […]
Doug Ford Urges Bank of Canada to Stop ‘Crushing’ Interest Rate Increases Premier challenges Bank of Canada’s argument Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called on the Bank of Canada to refrain from further interest rate hikes, stating that such increases would inflict additional harm on struggling families and businesses. In an open letter to Bank […]
Controversy Surrounding the ‘Cash for Query’ Scandal Mahua Moitra Alleges BJP’s Agenda Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has found herself embroiled in a controversy surrounding the ‘Cash for Query’ scandal. It is alleged that Moitra received money to ask questions about Gautam Adani, an Indian businessman, in Parliament. Moitra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party […]
NDP MPP Sarah Jama Threatens Libel Lawsuit Against Premier Doug Ford The Background NDP Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Sarah Jama is considering serving Premier Doug Ford with a libel lawsuit over public statements made by Ford that portrayed Jama as having a “history of antisemitism.” Jama argues that these statements have damaged her reputation. […]
Lawyer Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Election Overturn Efforts A Surprising Turn of Events Lawyer Sidney Powell, known for her involvement in efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in Georgia. Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law, […]
Legislation Pay Statement Requirements: State and Territory Laws and Regulations Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, it is vital for employees to have access to transparent and accurate information about their earnings. One crucial resource that enables this is the pay statement, also known as a pay stub, check stub, or wage statement. […]
Trudeau Condemns Alberta Premier’s Plan to Withdraw from Canada Pension Plan Deep Concerns Raised Over Proposed Alberta Pension Plan Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his “deep concern” over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposal to withdraw the province from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In an open letter to Premier Smith, Trudeau has instructed his […]
Hundreds Killed in Gaza Hospital Blast: The Blame Game Continues Introduction In a devastating incident that has further escalated the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, a massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, killing hundreds of people, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. The blame for the blast has been placed on […]
LinkedIn Announces Layoffs, Continuing Industry Trend The social media platform LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has announced that it will be laying off nearly 700 employees. This comes as the company aims to restructure and streamline its operations, following a previous layoff announcement earlier this year. The affected positions span various departments including engineering, product, talent, […]