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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S.
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TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible U.S. ban

The provincial government announced a host of new employment rules on Wednesday, including banning employers from keeping tips from their workers.
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Sask. government bans employers from taking tips from workers, limits sick note requests

The provincial government announced a host of new employment rules on Wednesday, including banning employers from keeping tips from their workers.
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Saskatchewan government bans employers from taking tips from workers, limits sick note requests

Canada had 1.5 million unemployed people in November, propelling its jobless rate to a near-eight-year high outside of the pandemic era and boosting chances of a large interest rate cut on Dec. 11.
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Canadian unemployment rate jumps near 8-year high

Canada had 1.5 million unemployed people in November, propelling its jobless rate to a near-eight-year high outside of the pandemic era and boosting chances of a large interest rate cut on Dec. 11.
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Canada’s 6.8% jobless rate boosts bets for 50-point interest rate cut

Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth week.
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Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

As the Canada Post strike drags into a fourth week, experts say there’s growing pressure on the government to act as the business community’s calls for intervention get louder.
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As postal strike enters fourth week, pressure mounts for Ottawa to step in: experts

Purolator and UPS have paused shipments from some courier companies as they try to work through a deluge of deliveries brought on by the Canada Post strike.
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Purolator, UPS pause shipments from couriers amid Canada Post strike

As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.
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What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for travellers?