‘Doomsday’ scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely, federal documents say
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that top government officials believe there is no imminent threat that artificial intelligence and robots will displace large...
Opposition Conservatives head into 2020 with fights ahead on three fronts
OTTAWA — In 2019, federal Conservatives sought to draw voters in their direction with the slogan: “It’s time for you to get ahead.”
But they...
Poll on best prime ministers of the 20th century suggests regional divide
OTTAWA — There appears to be a regional divide in how fondly Canadians view prime ministers past, according to a poll that might shed light on today’s...
Lower taxes, new RRSP rules and digital news tax credit among 2020 changes
OTTAWA — Federal tax changes coming into effect Jan. 1 will lower taxes for most Canadians and also impact retirees, recently separated individuals who want...
Canadians with health issues face difficulty finding affordable life insurance
TORONTO — Like millions of Canadians, Tim Potter is living with a serious medical condition that has made it difficult, if not impossible, to secure meaningful...
LifeLabs facing proposed class action over data breach affecting up to 15M clients
TORONTO — A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against medical services company LifeLabs over a data breach that allowed hackers to access the personal...
Justin Bieber double-doubles down on Tim Hortons lid debate with Instagram posts
TORONTO — If Tim Hortons hopes to win over coffee drinkers with its revamped cup lid, it should count pop superstar Justin Bieber out.
The Canadian...
Documents show myriad federal agencies crafting plan for homeless veterans
OTTAWA — Internal government documents show four federal departments have quietly spent months crafting an answer to a cross-party call for the government to end veterans homelessness...
Federal report says Canadians ‘doubtful’ on hitting emissions targets
OTTAWA — The federal government was told just before the fall election campaign that many Canadians didn’t believe the country will meet targets for reducing its greenhouse-gas...
Changes to OHIP coverage is a good reason to look at travel insurance
TORONTO — For those planning a sunny getaway, it may be more important than ever this winter to pack the right travel insurance before departure.
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