Trump’s new chief of staff is a Tea Party man who lobbied for a job ‘no one wanted,’ reports say – National

Trump’s new chief of staff is a Tea Party man who lobbied for a job ‘no one wanted,’ reports say – National

in Dec 15, 2018

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump said “there were MANY people” who wanted to serve as the new White House chief of staff. But there could be only one out of an allegedly crowded field — and his name is Mick Mulvaney. He was among the few people who lobbied for the White House job that[…]

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N.B. employers slam proposed legislation to tax heavy industry machinery and equipment – New Brunswick

N.B. employers slam proposed legislation to tax heavy industry machinery and equipment – New Brunswick

in Dec 14, 2018

[ad_1] A group representing 20 industry groups of varying sizes in New Brunswick is critical of proposed legislation that would remove a property tax exemption from machinery and equipment used by heavy industry. The Coalition of New Brunswick Employers says the affected businesses would face huge additional financial pressures. “Clearly this is another tax on[…]

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Nova Scotia minister says sale of ServiCom call centre expected before the New Year – Halifax

Nova Scotia minister says sale of ServiCom call centre expected before the New Year – Halifax

in Dec 13, 2018

[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press The Nova Scotia government says the sale of the shuttered ServiCom call centre in Cape Breton should be completed before the end of the year. When the call centre in Sydney was closed a week ago, almost 700 workers lost their jobs. READ MORE: Nova Scotia offers special government support[…]

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Ontario government launches new voluntary exit program for public service employees

Ontario government launches new voluntary exit program for public service employees

in Dec 12, 2018

[ad_1] Months after campaigning on a promise to save billions by finding efficiencies without cutting jobs, the Doug Ford government is launching and expanding voluntary exit programs for groups of public service employees. “As part of the government’s comprehensive plan to address its fiscal challenges, the government is exploring measures to manage its compensation costs[…]

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Ford government stands by appointment of Taverner as new OPP commissioner

Ford government stands by appointment of Taverner as new OPP commissioner

in Dec 12, 2018

[ad_1] TORONTO – The Ontario government stands by the decision to name Premier Doug Ford‘s family friend as head of the provincial police force and disputes the contents of a letter calling for the provincial ombudsman to investigate the matter, the minister in charge of law enforcement said Wednesday. Sylvia Jones, minister of community safety[…]

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