Ottawa Now for Wed. November 27th, 2024
November 27, 2024
Andrew Pinsent fills-in for Kristy Cameron. Canada Post strike has no end in sight with mediation being suspended. Does the government need intervene to end the strike? Also, with massive financial losses, does Canada Post need an overhaul? Associate Professor at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business Marvin Ryder explains what's causing the stalemate. The ripple effects of this impasse are numerous; businesses unable to move their goods, gifts unable to be sent, and there's even a case where the ashes of a loved are in limbo. As the Canadian dollar plummets, so do the hopes of Canadians wishing to travel to the United States. Those unable to escape to warmer climates will have to deal with a typical 'Canadian winter'. Later, Ontario missed its target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents. Why is that? CEO of AdvantAge Ontario Lisa Levin cites lack of staff as one of the main issues. Dictionary.com's word of the 2024 is 'demure'. The impasse at Canada Post is preventing people from getting their passports for travel AND work. We meet Jocelyn Yu, who is currently stranded in Ottawa due to the ongoing strike. CTV's Matt Skube discusses these $250 cheques as well as the Canada Post strike.
Unpublished Newswire
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's happy to play a role as part of a unified Team Canada approach in order to strengthen the relationship with a new American administration, but his focus is on leading Manitoba.
November 27, 2024 - 23:53 | | CBC News - Canada
A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications.The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.It says he was serving under Operation Unifier, an Armed Forces program that trains Ukrainian military and security personnel in battlefield tactics and advanced military skills.
November 27, 2024 - 23:14 | | The Globe and Mail
Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods coming into the U.S. But his threat has raised questions as to whether Canada has any kind of leverage to squeeze the U.S. and prevent such tariff action.
November 27, 2024 - 21:38 | | CBC News - Canada
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