Provincial and territorial chambers of commerce are welcoming new commitments aimed at reducing barriers to trade and labour mobility between provinces and territories. The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says ministers responsible for internal trade made progress in Iqaluit by agreeing to accelerate work on mutual-recognition legislation, establish a 30-day service standard for labour-mobility applications and set timelines for further reducing barriers to doing business across

Newfound News has learned that the federal government will extend the federal fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until 2027. An official announcement is expected today. The pause, which was set to expire on Labour Day, was put in place due to rising prices due to the war between the United States and Iran. The price amounted to ten cents on gas and four cents on diesel.

The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent. The decision keeps the Bank Rate at 2.5 per cent and the deposit rate at 2.2 per cent. The central bank says the Canadian economy strengthened in the second quarter, with GDP growing by 3.3 per cent after very weak growth in the first three months of the year. Consumption, housing, exports and business investment all contributed to the rebound. The labour market has also improved in recent months, wi

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is launching a public engagement process as it reviews the province's Personal Health Information Act. The Department of Health and Community Services is seeking feedback on the findings and recommendations of the 2023 PHIA Review Report, including issues involving access, disclosure, governance and accountability. The review will also examine young people's privacy rights and decision-making authority around personal health informatio

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is seeking input from apprentices, employers, unions and other stakeholders as it looks to improve the province’s apprenticeship system. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has enlisted the NL Workforce Innovation Centre to consult with stakeholders on recommendations made by Prism Economics and Analysis aimed at improving the efficiency, accessibility and outcomes of the apprenticeship system. The review will a