Canada’s agriculture sector is heavily reliant on the US. A new report outlines how diversifying agri-food exports to new markets could boost Canada’s economy by billions and secure its place as a global food leader.
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Trade tensions highlight need to diversify, strengthen Canada’s food export markets says RBC
New RBC report outlines recommendations to reclaim Canada’s sagging global marketshare
How to manage involuntary resignations from employment
Law columnist Faith Baron says if you are an employee and you are feeling pressured to resign your employment, you should seek legal counsel to be sure you understand your rights.
Hearty stews are ideal for helping ward off winter’s chill
Stews
TEAM Resources columnist Sarah Galvin researched several recipes for interesting stews and, surprisingly, the one thing they all had in common was no thickening agent, such as flour.
Manitoba’s flood of 2011 remembered
Ranchers are still living with the aftermath of an environmental disaster caused by Lake Manitoba spilling its banks
In 2011, heavy snowmelt and spring rain in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan brought Lake Manitoba to a record level, made even higher by windstorms, and many living around the lake had to evacuate.
National crisis line launched
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing has launched the National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line at 1-866-327-6701.
Disciplined risk management not just useful, but essential
Strong farms will proactively assess risk and take action to protect their business
By making risk management a proactive priority, farms can safeguard their future and seize opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
How to navigate recent changes to airline fares
Recently Air Canada stopped allowing carry-on bags for its lowest fare – Economy Basic
Travel columnists Arlene and Robin Karpan look at the ever-changing world of air travel.
Food plays important part of successful Valentine’s season
The Valentine’s season food menus that are prepared and shared may really be the gift that steals some hearts
Team columnist Jodie Mirosovsky shares some Valentine’s season food menus.
Ongoing federal carbon tax rebate saga continues
The federal carbon tax was introduced in 2019 and has increased ever since. Originally, it was to be returned to the people in the province or territory where it was collected. This article isn’t relevant for British Columbia and Quebec because neither has a federal carbon tax. Individuals receive the Canada Carbon Rebate quarterly. Payments […] Read more
Thumbs-up emoji can constitute an electronic signature
Thumbs-up emoji can constitute an electronic signature
A recent court case in Saskatchewan has shown that the use of an emoji in a text message, understood as the seller’s acceptance of the contract, can be legally binding.
