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Here’s Who Canada’s Proposed $15/Hour Federal Minimum Wage Would Apply To

The government has unveiled its 2021 budget and there's good news for workers in federally-regulated industries.

As part of the budget presentation, the government has announced its intention to raise Canada's federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

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Canada Is Offering Permanent Residency To 90,000 Int'l Grads & Workers But Not In Quebec

The federal government has announced a new path to permanent residency in Canada for over 90,000 essential workers and international students across the country — except for those continuing to live in Quebec.

According to a statement by the Canadian government, these special new public policies grant permanent status to temporary essential workers, especially those working in hospitals and long-term care homes, as well as international graduates.

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These Are The Quarantine Hotels The Government Has Approved In Quebec So Far

The federal government has released a list of authorized hotels that air travellers, including Quebecers, must choose from when returning to Canada by plane — and four of the "quarantine hotels" are in Montreal.  

Beginning on February 22, all travellers flying back into the country are required to stay at one of these hotels for up to three nights while they wait for the results of a mandatory COVID-19 test. 

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89% Of Quebecers Would Support A Total Ban On International Travel, A Survey Says

Ninety-one percent of Quebecers support Canada's new international travel restrictions, including suspending flights to sun destinations and mandatory hotel quarantines, according to survey results released by Montreal marketing firm Leger on February 1. 

While the current flight suspension is limited to destinations like Mexico and the Caribbean, 89% of Quebecers surveyed said they support a total ban on international travel until seeing a reduction in COVID-19 cases over several consecutive days.

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2 Montreal Sisters Started A Stunning Jewelry Company & Donate A % Of The Sales To Charity

Treating yourself (or your besties or your loved ones) to some gorgeous jewelry is always fantastic. But knowing that you can buy stunning pieces from a local business and a portion of the proceeds goes to charities around the city? Priceless. And that's where Mahé Jewelry comes in.

Sisters Lydia and Karine Mellata started the company from their love of jewelry and giving charity, and knew that others in the city would share that passion. Especially in times like these.

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Canada Is Getting Strict New Rules For Int'l Travellers, Including Mandatory Hotel Stays

In a press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new travel rules for Canada. 

In the near future (Trudeau said "as soon as possible"), international travellers will have to undergo mandatory PCR testing at their airport of arrival.

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Quebec's New Suggestion: 2-Week Hotel Quarantines For Travellers — Paid By The Travellers

In a press conference on Thursday, Premier Legault reiterated his call for the federal government to ban non-essential international travel but also suggested an alternative: a mandatory two-week quarantine in a hotel for all travellers returning to Quebec from outside the country.

This quarantine, Legault said, would be supervised and paid for by the travellers, themselves.

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Legault Is Asking Trudeau To Ban All Nonessential International Flights

Quebec Premier François Legault is calling on Canada's federal government to ban all nonessential international flights, he said in a press conference on January 19.  

The premier said he has already been in private talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government about banning international flights, but "now the time has come to act." 

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6 Programs To Check Out At HEC Montréal If You Don't Know What Kind Of Job You Want

In this city, there's a ton of opportunity — especially when it comes to education and career choices. In fact, there are so many options that it can be easy to feel a little confused. 

The good news is that, if business and management pique your interest, there's a route to professional fulfilment that stands out from the rest. 

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Montreal's Place Des Festivals Could Be Getting A New Name

Ensemble Montréal will be putting forward a motion at the October Municipal Council meeting to have Place des Festivals officially re-named "Place Oscar-Peterson," honouring the late Montreal pianist and jazz legend.

Peterson grew up in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of Montreal, where he was able to master his craft and go on to have international success. 

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This Site Shows Quebecers All The Places They Can Travel To With Few To No Restrictions

With everything going on this year, it seems like the only constant in the world is how quickly things change. This is especially true in the world of tourism. As Quebecers start to think of travel again, it's important to keep track of where Canadians can travel and if/when you will need to quarantine.

As international and provincial borders continue to open and close as the COVID-19 situation continues to progress, it can be hard to keep track.

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