The $424 million represents flights to and from the International Space Station aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft, as well as training, for six astronauts in 2016 and the first half of 2017.
“Canadian women continue to excel in these rapidly changing sectors of the economy and we take immense pride in their contributions,” Minister Rona Ambrose.
Based on their experience with Storm Sandy, impacted survey respondents provide advice to fellow small business owners
Regulatory organization says portable device containing the personal information of 52,000 clients from 32 investment firms has been reported missing
Regardless of size, industry or the current economic climate, the Great Place to Work Institute says each of these organizations has discovered that trust is the foundation for quality jobs and performance excellence
“Year after year, so many women are graduating from our colleges and universities and from corporate governance institutes. And that’s a pool of expertise that our caisses—and our entire organization—can take advantage of.”
“The winning employers recognize that they can attract and develop younger employees by offering benefits that look after employees’ needs in the second half of their careers”
New advisory panel to offer advice on how industry, government can boost number of women on corporate boards
“As a creative device, a spokesperson can strengthen brand recognition and aid in recall. However, not all spokespeople are created equal, even when tied to the same brand.”
“The survey findings are surprising in that they show how many businesses are either inadequately prepared or altogether inactive in putting effective processes and policies in place around social media”
“Since weather is the number one cause of business disruption, this prediction carries much weight for companies focused on protecting their people and their assets”
BC government is establishing an outreach program that will allow businesses to have a ministry PST specialist do a general review of their accounts and systems to ensure they are set up properly to collect, report, remit and pay the PST
The Government of Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre says over 16,000 people are identified as victims of fraud every year, accounting for an estimated $54 million in losses
Nearly one in five (18 percent) of Canadians who have been victims of tax season scams either lost or know of someone who’s lost more than $1,200, says CGA-Canada survey
AXA Business Insurance survey finds average claim value being raised by around 17 percent, or approximately £640 (CAD $992)
Marsh said the number of its US clients who purchased cyber insurance increased 33 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, with the services and educational sectors leading the way
“The Canadian life insurance market is made up of a few large companies and a number of small and medium-sized ones,” said a statement from Doug McPhie, partner and Canadian Insurance Leader at Ernst & Young. “They need to tackle challenges differently depending on their size.”
From assisting foreign professionals transfer their credentials to Canada to offering onboarding programs to providing cross-cultural training, Canadian employers are being recognized for their efforts to attract and retain new Canadians
The Ethisphere Institute has compiled an annual list of the world’s most ethical companies since 2007. For the 2013 list, which is the largest to date, Ethisphere reviewed nominations from companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries
