TORONTO – The “Canadian grocery code of conduct” to curb the rise in prices never came into force because, as well known, two of the largest companies (Loblaw and Walmart) refused to sign it, claiming that it would increase rather than “calming” prices. But according to some parliamentarians, the “code” could actually help reduce food prices, as would have happened – according to some surveys – in Australia and the United Kingdom. (more…)
TORONTO – Much may be riding on trustee Theresa McNicol’s proverbial “day in court”, on April 23. Her story, is, as the saying goes, “a tangled web”. On the face of it, McNicol will be asking the Divisional Court to quash a York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) decision to sanction her behaviour towards several (five) of her colleagues.
