Friday, November 8th, 2024
With Trump’s return, another wave of uncertainty washes over Canadian politics
For Canadians, American democracy is a spectator sport, a source of eternal concern and a measuring stick – a spectacle we regard with a mix of fascination, inspiration, fear and powerlessness, all the while defining ourselves by how we compare. The United States is both our loud neighbour and — by orders of magnitude — our most valuable trading partner. But living beside (and under the umbrella of) the world’s most powerful democracy has also brought with it a certain peace of mind. At least, until recently. Now, once again,Read more
Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages Ontario failed to collect since 2017
Workers in Ontario are owed tens of millions of dollars in unpaid wages that the provincial government has yet to collect from employers, according to internal government records. The records, obtained by CBC Toronto through a freedom of information request, provide a snapshot of the prevalence of wage theft in Ontario, which worker advocates say is a major issue. The records show there’s around $60 million in unpaid wages the provincial government has yet to collect from employers, between the 2017-2018 fiscal year and July 2024. The figures include OntarioRead more
Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate, Democrats cling to House hopes
Republicans have seized control of the U.S. Senate after flipping multiple Democrat-held seats while seeing their own incumbents successfully fend off challenges. The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top late Tuesday, when incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer brushed back a surprisingly strong challenge from independent newcomer Dan Osborn. Democrats watched their efforts to salvage their slim majority slip out of reach as tallies rolled in across a map that favoured Republicans, who had to defend just 11 seats in comparison with 21 for the Democrats. Early in theRead more
The women’s wave fell short for Kamala Harris. What happened?
At a café in the heart of a swing county in the largest of the American swing states, no music played the morning after the presidential election. The Lawrence Park Dinor in Erie, Pa., heard only conversation between bleary-eyed customers absorbing the night’s stunning result over coffees and breakfast. Those who had thrown their support behind the Republican president-elect felt joy, relief and a touch of vindication. Their Democratic counterparts were visibly dazed. “I didn’t think I was going to come to the diner because I was, until 40 minutesRead more