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It’s not déjà-vu, Canada Post might indeed go back on strike as early as this week. Canadians will remember with much anxiety that Canada Post workers recently went on strike in November, right as the holiday season was in full swing. That strike was perfectly timed to wreak as much havoc as possible in order to strengthen their bargaining power, destroying the most profitable time of year for charities and small business in Canada. Since the postal union and Canada Post ultimately could not reach an agreement, they were forced back to work by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), but not without securing a five per cent raise from Canada Post first. Read More

It goes without saying that the recent federal election did not end as I had hoped for, but instead of looking in the rear-view mirror, one must appreciate the silver linings that have emerged. Read More