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Pierre Poilievre calls for testing that would allow doctors, nurses to work across Canada
labour
Ottawa to extend postgraduation work permits for thousands of foreign nationals
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser speaks to reporters before heading into a meeting of the Liberal caucus, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Provincial immigration ministers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador say they are committed to welcoming and helping settle asylum seekers who have entered into Canada outside official ports of entry, mostly through the Roxham Road crossing in Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
basketball
Thunder look to expand hot stretch, face Raptors
Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
film
Montreal-born Adrien Morot on winning an Oscar with The Whale star Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser, winner for best performance by an actor in a leading role, left, and Adrien Morot, winner for best makeup and hairstyling, both for "The Whale," pose at the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Montreal-based makeup artist for “The Whale” Morot says that his first Oscar wouldn’t mean as much if his friend Fraser didn’t come away with some hardware of his own. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/John Locher
newsletter
Why forcing workers back to the office is a mistake. Plus, how to connect with disengaged team members
Worried mixed race businesswoman at work
canada
Professors begin indefinite general strike at Université Laval
The north entrance at Universite Laval is shown on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Quebec City. An unlimited general strike is underway at Université Laval where nearly 1,300 professors are now off the job at the Quebec City institution. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
globe careers
The top red flags to watch for in job postings and what they actually mean
Woman candidate giving her resume to HR manager during a job interview in office. Young female applying for open position.
hockey
Oilers escape McDavid injury scare, win 3-2 to snap Bruins’ streak
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 09: Darnell Nurse #25 of the Edmonton Oilers clears the puck past Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Boston Bruins during the first period at TD Garden on March 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
u.s. business
U.S. weekly unemployment claims post largest increase in five months
(FILES) In this file photo a man wearing a face mask walks past a sign "Now Hiring" in front of a store amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 14, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. - The United States added just 167,000 private sector jobs in July, nowhere near analysts' expectations of a 1.6 million rise as the coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt business, payroll services firm ADP said August 5, 2020. "The labor market recovery slowed in the month of July," said Ahu Yildirmaz, vice president of the ADP Research Institute. "We have seen the slowdown impact businesses across all sizes and sectors." (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
politics
Under the Taliban, Afghanistan’s women health care workers may work but under supervision
Afghan people stand with food aid being distributed by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) at a gymnasium in Kabul on January 17, 2023. - At least three leading international aid agencies have partially resumed life-saving work in Afghanistan, after assurances from the Taliban authorities that Afghan women can continue to work in the health sector. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP) (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images)
technology
Facebook parent Meta reportedly plans to cut thousands of jobs as soon as this week
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta Platforms' business group is seen in Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
report on business
Is it time for you to quit your job?
Woman struggling with new technology
world
Pennsylvania woman reported missing 31 years ago found in Puerto Rico
FILE PHOTO: A person holds a Puerto Rican flag in front of the Capitol building during a protest of teachers demanding salary increase and better working conditions, in San Juan, Puerto Rico February 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo/File Photo
world
Australia quietly expels major Russian spy ring, report says
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO, Director General Mike Burgess, poses for a portrait ahead of his annual speech at ASIO headquarters in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. A Russian spy ring posing as diplomats had been quietly expelled from Australia in recent months, a newspaper reported Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, after the Australian security agency revealed a major counter-espionage success. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)
opinion
The best job in politics? Quitting as soon as you start
Vicky Mochama
hockey
Holmstrom, Sorokin lead Islanders to 2-1 win over Jets
ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders makes the second period save against Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets at the UBS Arena on February 22, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
television
Dina Pugliese is leaving Breakfast Television after 16 years
Dina Pugliese (Host, Breakfast Television / Citytv) fashion event raising funds for the Herbie Fund. JJ Thompson for The Globe and Mail
leadership lab
Important leadership skills essential for times you least expect
Jay-Ann Gilfoy
u.s. business
U.S. job growth spikes sharply in January; unemployment rate at 3.4%
FILE PHOTO: A "now hiring" sign is displayed outside Taylor Party and Equipment Rentals in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
u.s. business
U.S. job openings increase to five-month high as labour market stays tight
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 3, 2022, a man walks past a "now hiring" sign posted outside of a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia. - Hiring in the US jumped in December with a boost from service industries, although salary growth slowed, payroll firm ADP said on january 5, 2023. Private employment bounced by 235,000 jobs last month, more than analysts expected, with job creation robust across small and medium establishments, according to an ADP survey. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
newsletter
These women had to quit to climb the corporate ladder. Plus, how to deal when you’re feeling intimidated at work
Road to success concept with businesswoman going up the stairs on sunny megapolis city background
report on business
Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces, report finds
Indeed says Ontario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially those looking for work in tech, engineering and natural resources. A man walks though a downtown Toronto office building with other buildings reflected in a window in this June 11, 2019 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
canada
Cape Breton University faculty go on strike to back demands for higher wages
Cape Breton University's Verschuren Centre is shown in Sydney, N.S. on Thursday March 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Vaughan Merchant
sports
Brown hired as general manager of Houston Astros
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, left, shakes hands with Dana Brown during a news conference after Brown was hired as the Astros general manager Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Houston. Brown replaces James Click, who was not given a new contract and parted ways with the Astros just days after they won the World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
opinion
Let’s take inspiration from women executives who call it quits to climb the corporate ladder
Rita Trichur
newsletter
The perils of toxic positivity in the workplace. Plus, how to convince your employer to fund professional development
Business meeting, global company and teamwork diversity with laptop, black man and women in South African office. Smile, happy or creative people in communication, collaboration and strategy planning
world
Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister
WHANGANUI, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 24: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during Rātana Celebrations on January 24, 2023 in Whanganui, New Zealand. The 2023 Rātana Celebrations mark the last day as Prime Minister for Jacinda Ardern following her resignation on January 19. Labour MP Chris Hipkins became the sole nominee for her replacement and will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister at a ceremony on January 25. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
canada
Sister of Vancouver police officer Nicole Chan believes she was blackmailed into sex by colleague
The sister of a Vancouver police officer who died by suicide told a coroner's inquest she believed Const. Nicole Chan was being blackmailed to have sex with another officer in the department. Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
canada
Workers for seven private ambulance services across Newfoundland walk off job
Workers with seven private ambulance services owned by Fewer’s Ambulance Service across the island of Newfoundland have walked off the job. Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa on July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
world
Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister, sets October election
NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 19: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation at the War Memorial Centre on January 19, 2023 in Napier, New Zealand. (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
report on business
Oil sands execs worried about not having enough labour for ‘just transition’
Cenovus CEO Alex Pourbaix announces a multi-year initiative focused on Indigenous communities near the company's oil sands operations in northern Alberta, at a news conference in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. The CEO of one of the biggest oilsands companies in Alberta says transitioning its workforce for a net-zero emissions workforce isn't about cutting jobs but creating them. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
newsletter
Nine ways to love your job again. Plus, how to make your cover letter stand out
Worried young woman working on laptop at home
sports
Canadian QB Rourke looking to carve out NFL career with Jacksonville Jaguars
nine to five
Does starting a new job affect my severance?
Whether you’re dealing with a bank, broker or other financial institution, there are several things the friendly employee in the suit may not be telling you.
olympics
Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons run in a year
Mississauga, Ont., native Ben Pobjoy is shown in this handout selfie image. Pobjoy has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ben Pobjoy **MANDATORY CREDIT**
opinion
Nine ways to love your job again once tasks feel tedious
Merge Gupta-Sunderji