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‘It’s fair to all’: Trump to slap trade partners with reciprocal duties
The tariff increases will be customized for each country — looking to match the duties they've imposed on American products.

Truck driver critical after 3-vehicle Hwy. 401 crash in Bowmanville
Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

Suspensions in the workplace: Employment lawyer with 640 Toronto
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin discussed the controversial suspension of a Toronto cop with 640 Toronto's Alex Pierson.

Stress leave and employee productivity: Employment lawyer with Business in Calgary
Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda spoke with Business in Calgary to discuss employee burnout, stress leaves and productivity in the workplace.

JPMorgan Chase eliminating hundreds of jobs in February
A spokesperson for the bank said workforce reductions like this are part of the "regular management of the business."…

JPMorgan Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at JPMorgan Chase? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

Chevron planning to slash up to 20% of staff, offering voluntary buyouts
The Houston-based energy giant said the restructuring will help position it for "stronger long-term competitiveness."…

Chevron Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Lost your job at Chevron? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

Algonquin College to slash 37 programs in 2025, job cuts ‘unavoidable’
The Ottawa-based college is offering a "voluntary exit registry" to staff that could could be affected by the program cuts.