NDP to Study EI Benefit Extension

September 14th, 2009 • No Comments

The Canadian Conservative government’s proposed legislation to extend employment insurance by up to 20 weeks for so-called “long-tenured workers” is raising questions as to whether it will be broad enough to gather further NDP support and prevent an impending election. Continue reading ‘NDP to Study EI Benefit Extension.’

FTC Cracks Down on Rebills

July 3rd, 2009 • 1 Comment

The economic downturn has transformed the Internet to a place of financial risk: from “businesspeople” promising methods to make money to people preying on those who can least afford it with unfavorable debt consolidation offers. This week the FTC announced a number of movements to attack the rebilling industry with force. Continue reading ‘FTC Cracks Down on Rebills.’

The European Union Bans the Sale of Seal Products

May 7th, 2009 • No Comments

In a 550 - 49 vote on May 5th, 2009 the Parliament of the European Union has passed a law which will ban the import of all seal products only a day before Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is set to arrive in the Czech city of Prague for the 2009 Canada - EU Summit which is set to take place on May 6th. Continue reading ‘The European Union Bans the Sale of Seal Products.’