Canadian unemployment rate to peak at 11 per cent in Q2: OECD outlook
… surpassing the previous peak of 8.7 per cent for the third quarter of 2009, during the financial crisis
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Uber getting into grocery delivery business in Canada
Toronto and Montreal will be test cases for new service from ride-hailing giant
China warns its citizens to exercise caution in travelling to Canada
China says Hong Kong’s affairs are internal Chinese business, other countries should not get involved
Seniors who qualify receiving one-time COVID-19 payments of up to $500 this week
Any senior who is eligible for OAS pension will receive a $300 payment, and an additional $200 is being sent to seniors eligible for GIS
Cottage real estate market heats up with more Canadians working remotely
While the COVID-19 pandemic has damaged much of the Canadian economy, there is one market that appears to be thriving: cottages
Man who rammed gate near Trudeau residence with truck faces 22 charges
RCMP arrested Corey Hurren, a 46-year-old member of the military and businessman, less than 200 metres from the front door of PM Trudeau’s current residence.
Canada halts extraditions, military exports with Hong Kong over China’s national security law
And PM Trudeau says Canada is looking at additional measures including on immigration that could help Hongkongers who want to flee
WE group to stop running federal volunteer program, return funds already paid
The sole-sourced deal has been criticized because of PM Trudeau’s close relationship with the group
Canadian released after nearly 500 days in Egyptian prison without charges
Yasser Ahmed Albaz was released a week after Trudeau spoke to Egyptian president