CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including a surgeon who may be filming patients without their consent, a jump in auto thefts across the country, and recall of U by Kotex tampons.
Most Canadian employees are ready to quit their jobs, survey finds
A low unemployment rate coupled with greater desire for growth on the job means employers must step up their game to keep staff happy. A survey conducted by Nielson has found that three quarters of employees surveyed would leave their jobs for another opportunity.
Growing security fears hobble global ambitions of Chinese tech giant Huawei
While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant’s ambition to be a leader in next-generation telecoms is colliding with security worries abroad.
Countries reach agreement on Paris climate accord rules at COP24
After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed Saturday on universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global warming.
Canada abetting Washington’s ‘new Cold War’ with Huawei arrest, says economist
The arrest of a Chinese tech executive is yet another example that the U.S. is creating “a new Cold War” in international trade, says economist Jeffrey Sachs, who adds that Canada is abetting its southern neighbour.
Why Christmas is bad for the environment and what you can do about it
Canadians pile up more trash over holidays because they buy more stuff and a lot of it — from shiny wrapping paper to glittery cards — typically can’t go in the recycling blue bin.
Canada quietly concludes additional auto talks with Japan
Canada and Japan have agreed to additional trade rules on motor vehicle safety and environmental standards, according to a side letter tabled in the House of Commons Tuesday. The rules take effect with the rest of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on Dec. 30.
The unintended consequences of Alberta’s mandatory oil production cut
One of Canada’s largest oil companies is listing a series of potential pitfalls from the Alberta government’s decision to impose a mandatory cut to oil production in the province.
Peter MacKay, Scott Brison could be called as witnesses in Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s trial
The Crown in Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s breach of trust case tabled its witness list today — and it reads like a political, military, bureaucratic and business who’s-who of official Ottawa.
Ontario court dismisses Mike Duffy’s lawsuit against Senate
An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed Mike Duffy’s $8 million lawsuit against the the Senate of Canada, arguing the Red Chamber and its members are protected by parliamentary privilege.