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Pay equity law to come into effect Aug. 31

The legislation is meant to help women get fair compensation from federally regulated employers

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |July 7, 2021

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Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada’s start-up capital

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Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada’s start-up capital

The province will axe regulatory fees for new businesses and cut an additional $30 million in “unnecessary regulatory burden”

By The Canadian Press |July 7, 2021

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U.S. job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

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U.S. job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

The number of available jobs at the end of May rose to 9.21 million

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |July 7, 2021

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Montreal, Quebec City home prices rose in June while sales fell

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Montreal, Quebec City home prices rose in June while sales fell

Sales in Montreal were down 14% from May, while sales in Quebec City were down almost 18%

By The Canadian Press |July 6, 2021

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