B.C.’s port employers and the union representing over 700 foremen who have been locked out agreed to meet with federal mediators this weekend after resuming talks following criticism from Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon over the lack of progress in the dispute. Retailers expressed concerns about potential delays and empty shelves during the holiday season due to the port disruptions, with the employers making a final offer and the union accusing them of favouring confrontation over negotiation, leading to a complaint filed with the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
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Bell: Danielle Smith and Alberta give Mark Carney an offer he shouldn't refuse
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta sent a significant five-page letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 16, outlining Alberta's urgent demands for economic revitalization, including a new oil pipeline to the west coast and major changes to federal regulations. Smith emphasizes the need for guaranteed access to tidewater, the removal of the cap on oil and gas emissions, and an overhaul of Bill C-69 to encourage investment and production in Alberta's energy sector. She...
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