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Quebec Superior Court rejects Amazon's unionization-related challenge
Quebec court rejects Amazon's challenge
Quebec Superior Court has rejected a motion by Amazon filed in connection with the company's challenge to unionization efforts at its now-shuttered Laval warehouse.
A union affiliated with the CSN was certified in May 2024, before the e-commerce giant shuttered all seven of its warehouses in the province.
Amazon had challenged the unionization, arguing the process violated workers' freedom of association because a secret vote was not held.
Amazon argued that this violated the right of workers to freedom of association, but Quebec's administrative labour tribunal ruled in October 2024 that the company didn't have standing to invoke that right on behalf of others.
Amazon challenged the decision on procedural fairness grounds, asserting that it had not been given the opportunity to fully present its position.
Quebec Superior Court, however, has upheld the labour tribunal's decision and dismissed the challenge.
In Quebec and British Columbia, workers can be automatically certified without a vote if a certain proportion of the workforce signs union cards, a law known as card-check certification. The Laval warehouse was certified through this process.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
By Lia Lévesque | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Beluga rescued from closed Ontario park dies in California
Beluga rescued from Marineland dies in San Diego
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Facebook, SeaWorld San Diego (Mandatory Credit)
A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility.
SeaWorld San Diego says in a Facebook post that Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga that arrived at the park on Aug. 22 stopped eating on Friday, and an ultrasound later determined the animal's intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning normally.
It says Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival, eating consistently and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with two other rescued belugas.
But it notes belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible, and it says a full necropsy will be conducted.
Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada, and 30 of its belugas and four dolphins were transferred to other facilities in a mass relocation effort.
SeaWorld San Diego says the other rescued belugas in its care are in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings.
"As we have indicated, this process will take a considerable amount of time. Our commitment to the health, well-being and care of these belugas, like every animal we rescue, continues," the facility said in its social media post on Sunday.
It said that after the necropsy is completed, the cause of Cyprus's death will be shared with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Less than two weeks ago, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago said Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga that was relocated from Marineland, died despite efforts to save her.
Caspian had not been eating properly and blood samples showed abnormalities in her electrolyte levels, Shedd said.
Shedd said it performed necropsies on Peekachu and Rain, two other Marineland whales that died there, and concluded that they had chronic, pre-existing diseases.
A beluga named Jelly Bean and a dolphin named Echo also died at Oceanografic Valencia in Spain after the move.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Old Age Security payments for October are bigger and eligible Canadians will get money soon
This federal benefit now offers close to $840.
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October payments of Old Age Security (OAS) will be deposited into bank accounts and delivered to mailboxes soon.
The benefit amounts for this federal pension have increased, so eligible Canadians can now receive more money.
OAS is a monthly government payment administered by Service Canada. If you're expecting your first payment or waiting for another installment, you'll get money as a direct deposit or cheque near the end of the month.
So, here's what you need to know about OAS, including the October payment date, increased payment amounts, and more.
What is Old Age Security?
OAS is a pension for eligible people who are 65 years of age or older.
It can also include additional amounts from the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance, and Allowance for the Survivor benefits.
Who is eligible for Old Age Security?
You must be 65 years of age or older to be eligible to receive the OAS pension.
If you live in Canada, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time your OAS pension application is approved
- have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18
If you live outside Canada, you must:
- have been a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada on the day before you left Canada
- have resided in Canada for at least 20 years since the age of 18
You can receive OAS even if you've never worked or you're still working because your employment status doesn't affect your eligibility.
If Service Canada has your information, you'll get an enrollment letter close to your 64th birthday. That means you're automatically enrolled and don't need to apply for the pension.
If it's been one month since your 64th birthday and you haven't received an enrollment letter, you may need to apply for OAS.
How much money can you get from Old Age Security payments?
The amount of money you get from OAS depends on the age you started receiving the pension, whether you're 75 or older and eligible for an increased pension amount, your net income, and how many years you've lived in Canada.
Recently, the federal government implemented a payment adjustment to reflect cost-of-living increases measured by the Consumer Price Index.
OAS benefits are now 1.4% higher for payments in October, November and December.
The maximum payment is $762.50 if you're between 65 and 74 years old, and $838.75 if you're 75 or older. That's an increase of $10.53 and $11.58 per month, respectively.
When is the next Old Age Security payment date?
The next OAS payment date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
How do you receive Old Age Security payments?
You can receive your OAS payment from Service Canada by direct deposit or by cheque.
If you have direct deposit set up with Service Canada, a payment will be automatically put into your bank account every month you're eligible for the pension.
If you don't have direct deposit as your payment method, a cheque will be issued during the last three business days of each month you're eligible for OAS payments. It could take longer for you to receive the money that way because cheques are mailed.
Service Canada said you can sign up for direct deposit at any time and get money directly into your bank account in Canada, the U.S. or other participating countries.
If you were recently enrolled in this program, you'll receive your first OAS payment the month after you turn 65 or on the specific date you chose.
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Voici comment enfin trouver ta passion
La f*cking passion. C'est moi où soit t'es tombé dedans quand t'étais petit, soit tu vas la chercher forever.
Quand j'étais au cégep, j'avais dontttt une passion pour la mode (comme 97% des filles de mon âge). J'ai choisi de poursuivre cette voie à l'université, pour finalement pogner la piqûre pour la pub, changer de programme, pour changer d'idée, pis finalement 2 bacs et ben des frais de scolarité plus tard, me demander encore c'est quoi ma passion.
Le concept même n'est pas super clair; c'est quoi exactement une passion? J'ai assisté à une conférence de Jacynthe René dernièrement et elle disait que sa carrière d'actrice allait toujours demeurer une passion pour elle, mais qu'elle trouvait son sens d'accomplissement dans ses différents projets on the side.
Donc la fameuse phrase « Si tu fais ce que tu aimes tu travailleras jamais de ta vie » voudrait aussi dire: « tant que tu aimes ta job et qu'en plus tu remplis tes temps libres avec des moments agréables, tu devrais être heureux », right?
Par définition, une passion c'est « un mouvement affectif très vif qui s'empare de quelqu'un en lui faisant prendre parti violemment pour ou contre quelque chose/quelqu'un. »
Lisa Daron, coach de vie new-yorkaise, définirait l'ingrédient clé du succès et du bonheur ainsi:
(Donc, Noël peut compter comme une passion?)
La coach de vie croit que le seul fait d'être à la recherche d'une passion s'avère une excellente source de motivation pour accomplir de grandes choses et se sentir bien avec soi-même. Elle souligne que c'est tout à fait normal si tu ne sais pas encore ce qui vient te chercher en dedans. Certaines personnes sont nées en sachant ce qu'elles voulaient faire, et d'autres vont angoisser à l'âge adulte en ayant aucune idée de la direction dans laquelle ils désirent aller.
Si tu te sens plate, pas bon, dans une routine, déconnecté et pogné à la même place, il est temps de penser à toi et de réfléchir à ces choses:
1. La clé d'une vie passionnée est de te faire la promesse de rester curieux. Tu n'auras peut-être jamais UNE SEULE passion qui viendra te chercher en dedans pour le reste de ta vie. Tu peux avoir plusieurs passions en même temps ou bien avoir une passion pour un moment, puis une autre par la suite.
2. Avec qui, où et que fais-tu quand tu te sens le mieux? Tsé le feeling intérieur que tu as du fun et que c'est naturel, tu l'as quand?
3. Quand tu penses au passé, y a-t'il un moment où tu as senti que tu démontrais tes forces? Que faisais-tu?
4. Qui t'inspire?
5. Identifie les causes qui te tiennent à coeur. Tes valeurs et tes passions sont souvent liées.
Tu peux aussi réfléchir aux choses qui te fâchent au plus haut point. Ça veut souvent en dire long sur toi.
6. Qu'est-ce qui te fait peur?
J'ai lu dernièrement (je crois que c'était dans Lean In, de la COO de Facebook), que tout le monde a peur et se sent comme un imposteur dans la vie, et qu'il n'y a aucune solution miracle. Il faut juste vivre avec et la peur s'en va toute seule. Prendre un risque veut simplement dire de faire quelque chose que tu as jamais fait, ce n'est pas plus compliqué que ça (dans ma tête prendre un risque voulait dire de tout vendre et changer de vie, mais non! Ça peut aussi être super petit et facile.).
Finalement, quand ta voix s'emballe et que ton corps suit avec entrain, ça veut dire que tu vis quelque chose d'important pour toi. Fais-toi confiance et ferme ton cell/tes médias sociaux : tu vas trouver plus vite!
Avoir une passion ne veut pas dire d'avoir des papillons dans le ventre 24h/24 et pas voir le temps passer quand tu travailles. Tu vas en avoir des pensées négatives (comme tout le monde), des doutes et tu seras parfois désespéré, même en la suivant. Tu vas seulement te sentir bien dans ta peau, heureux et ça te fera pas chier tant que ça d'avoir à te lever le matin.
Si tu feels encore désespéré, je te recommande le livre Le Why Café. Psychopop, oui... mais ça m'a aidé!
Source: Blogue de Classpass