B.C. Renters Slam Legislation That Could Leave Them On The Hook For Building Repairs
Landlords in B.C. can hike rents by three per cent to cover repair costs, in addition to a 1.5 per cent annual increase.
Alex Cosh
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Canadian Corporations Have Already Covered Their Taxes For The Year: Report
“This is really a continuation of the outcome of a long-term process of ever-lower corporate tax rates."
People With Disabilities Endangered By Discrimination Amid Omicron Surge, Ontario Advocate Warns
“The healthcare system was already full of way too many disability barriers impeding access to service before COVID started, and the government's response to COVID is making it worse in several ways.”
Quebec’s Tax On The Unvaccinated Risks Undermining Public Health System, Experts Warn
"Where I think it sets a precedent is you're now putting an annual tax or annual levy on people based on their on their health status, or on their risk of developing disease."
Omicron Surge Renews Calls To Strengthen Canada’s Public Health System
"Our public health care system receives a lower proportion of health spending compared to many other high-income nations."
Indigenous Leaders Disgusted That Catholic Bishops Have Not Launched Reconciliation Fundraiser
"For God's sake, look at their history. Why do people expect anything different from them?”
Conservative MP ‘Disappointed’ By His Party’s Support For Fast-Tracking Conversion Therapy Ban
Ted Falk said he is “deeply disappointed” that his party helped fast-track a bill that banned conversion therapy before hearing out “concerns” about the ban.
Canada’s Immigration Delays Are Putting Refugees’ Lives At Risk
A gay woman who fled Syria three years ago told CBC News Monday that her life is at risk every day as she waits to be admitted into Canada.
Digging Deeper Into The Fossil Fuel Barons Slowing Canada’s Climate Progress
“After neoliberalism came to the forefront ... that broader trend led not just to oil and gas companies, but also oil and gas companies, having a lot more influence over our politics.”