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Minimum Wage Increases Coming to Several Canadian Provinces in 2023 Business

Minimum Wage Increases Coming to Several Canadian Provinces in 2023

Multiple Canadian provinces are set to raise minimum wages this year to combat inflation, with five jurisdictions implementing hikes on April 1 and others planning increases later in 2023, while major provinces like Ontario and Alberta hold rates steady.

Lawsuit alleges major AI firms colluded to illegally slow development, harming consumers Tech & Science

Lawsuit alleges major AI firms colluded to illegally slow development, harming consumers

A new antitrust lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google of making an illegal agreement to coordinate slowing AI development, potentially reducing value for paid subscribers. The case raises fundamental questions about balancing AI safety with antitrust laws in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.

Alberta's Referendum Campaign Reveals Deep Divisions as Vote Nears Communities

Alberta's Referendum Campaign Reveals Deep Divisions as Vote Nears

With one month until Alberta's pivotal referendum on its future in Canada, campaigns report vandalism, threats, and emotional rallies as separatist and federalist forces clash in a province grappling with its identity.