The disagreement between Ottawa and Quebec over the legal age for cannabis consumption has centred on what is known as the black market (or the underground economy). The federal argument has been that if Quebec raises the age to 21, those between the …
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Saskatoon is up, Regina is down
The devil, and sometimes the gravy, is in the details. …
Yes, there’s a fine for walking and talking
If you have opposable thumbs, then there’s a good chance they know their way around a cellphone. …
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Canada’s trading position enters positive territory
With all the talk around trade deals wrapped up in a blanket of tariffs and disputes, tracking the nation’s overall trading position has become a bit more mainstream. …
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Forecast calls for modest growth
We now have another of the banks outlining its forecast for the provincial economy over the next year or two. This one comes from TD Canada Trust and is the first to offer a projection on 2020. …
Decision making in Sask becomes more difficult
The province’s business community lost a vital asset this week with the passing of Doug Elliott. …
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Powerful messaging in latest SGI campaign
We’ve all been told that everything can change in a New York minute. …
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Growth in female-owned businesses outpacing male counterparts
Western Canada is the most popular place for women to set up a business. That’s one of the key findings of a new study exploring the gender balance in business ownership in this country. …
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Saskatchewan labour force gaining strength
In July of last year there were more than 18,000 people in Saskatchewan receiving employment insurance payments. One year later, in July of this year, that number had fallen by more than 2,000. …
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Latest forecast predicts more economic growth
We’re starting to get some insight from the private economic forecasters who are updating their quarterly forecasts for both the province and the country. The latest to come out is Scotia Bank. …
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