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By Rob Ferguson Queen's Park Bureau Fri., May 4, 2018 Doug Ford’s claim that Hydro One customers are on the hook for $50 million in potential severance payouts to American executives in the takeover of U.S. energy company Avista Corp. is a “flat out lie,” says Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault. The Progressive Conservative leader said Friday that Hydro One’s $6.7-billion deal to buy Avista includes “golden parachutes” for 13 executives at Avista if they are fired without cause, but wouldn’t say whether he would axe the deal if elected premier June 7. Details of the severance terms are in public securities filings for the transaction with Avista, based in Spokane, Wash. “This makes my blood boil,” Ford told a news conference Friday, sidestepping questions on what he would do about the severance and the broader deal with Avista, which is going through a lengthy approvals process in several states. … [Read more...] about Ford’s claim that Hydro One customers on the hook for $50M in potential severance a ‘flat out lie’: energy minister
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Judges denounce ‘egregious’ delays at one of Canada’s busiest courthouses
By Jacques Gallant Legal Affairs Reporter Sat., April 14, 2018 At the beginning of the year, a Brampton judge sounded the alarm over federal prosecutors taking far too long to disclose their evidence to the defence in drug cases, resulting in criminal charges being tossed due to delay. “There are other judges in this jurisdiction that have issued judicial condemnation about the period of time it has taken the federal prosecution service of Canada to complete the disclosure process to permit the parties to proceed and/or move the matter along in non-complex importing cases,” wrote Ontario Court Justice Paul O’Marra in a January ruling, staying a man’s heroin-related charges due to unreasonable delay in getting his case to trial. “I join that chorus of condemnation. The period of time that it took to provide disclosure to counsel in this case was unacceptable.” The issue of court delays across the country has come under … [Read more...] about Judges denounce ‘egregious’ delays at one of Canada’s busiest courthouses
CN Rail’s former CEO earned more than $12 million in 2017
By Ross Marowits The Canadian Press Mon., March 26, 2018 MONTREAL—Canadian National Railway Co.’s former chief executive received $12.3 million in compensation last year, before he left the company as it struggles through operational and customer service challenges, the Montreal-based railway said in a regulatory filing. Luc Jobin’s total compensation was up from $8.3 million in 2016, when he assumed the top job halfway through the year. He was chief financial officer for the first six months. His total compensation was slightly lower than the Royal Bank’s Dave McKay, at $12.4 million, the best compensated of Canada’s top five bank CEOs in 2017. Read more: CN Rail abruptly replaces CEO amid ‘poor operating performance’ Article Continued Below CN Rail’s new CEO apologizes to customers, vows to clear backlogs, speed up service Interim CEO says CN Rail beginning to recover from weak start to year But he was far … [Read more...] about CN Rail’s former CEO earned more than $12 million in 2017
15 ways to get paid to travel the world
Many people dream of traveling the world full-time, but it can seem expensive and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to make travel cheaper and even profitable if you are willing to think outside of the box and work hard. Some options include teaching English, WWOOFing, travel-blogging, and working on a cruise ship. Traveling the world is a dream for many people. While there are ways to do it cheaper and safer than ever with sharing platforms like Airbnb and Couchsurfing, and more information on budget backpacker travel than could fit an encyclopedia, the cost is still out of reach for most. But what if you could travel and not spend a dime? What if you could even get paid? Many would jump at the opportunity to experience new cultures, traverse through beautiful landscapes, and satisfy their insatiable wanderlust. Luckily there are more ways than ever to travel and get paid. They aren’t easy, most are a lot of … [Read more...] about 15 ways to get paid to travel the world
There are 3 things you need to know before traveling to Cuba — and it will make or break your trip
Traveling to Cuba isn’t like traveling to other countries. While every country is unique, Cuba has an idiosyncratic culture influenced by decades of US embargo (known locally as El Bloqueo) and rule by the Communist Party. Tourists have been visiting the country for years, but it is only recently that Americans have joined the fray thanks to the reopening of diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba in 2014. With Trump threatening to undo the Obama-initiated re-opening of Cuba, I visited the island last year. By the end of my 10-day stay, I found that a few tips that I picked up both before leaving and while in the country were the difference between an excellent vacation and a travel disaster. 1. Be prepared to wait for everything If there’s one thing that Cuban culture might best be known for – aside from salsa music and cigars – it’s long lines. There are lines for everything: A line for a customs, a line for the bank, a line to buy … [Read more...] about There are 3 things you need to know before traveling to Cuba — and it will make or break your trip