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Global News
3 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Liberals set to table bill on knocking down internal trade barriers
The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. 1:51 U.S. may be looking to remove non-tariff barriers, report shows Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. Story continues below advertisement It comes against a backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade.
National Observer
3 days ago
- Business
- National Observer
Liberals poised to table bill to remove internal trade barriers
The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. It comes against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Liberals poised to table bill to knock down internal trade barriers
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada. The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer. It also comes just days after Carney met with the country's premiers to discuss the need to build major projects across Canada and fast-track their approval. Several other provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have also tabled such legislation to remove interprovincial barriers to the trade of goods across the country. It comes against a backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump roiling the country's economy with stop-and-go tariffs in an escalating trade war — and as Carney has been engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Trump on trade. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rents to surge £900 to pay for Labour reforms
Are you a landlord planning to raise rents because of the reforms? Get in touch money@ Labour's rent reforms will add almost £900 a year to the average tenancy, a report has warned. Nearly half of Britain's buy-to-let landlords (44pc) plan to increase rents in response to the controversial Renters' Rights Bill, according to research by housing lender Landbay. The landmark legislation, due to kick in this autumn, will limit landlords to just one rent increase per year capped at the 'market rate' – the price that would be achieved if the property was newly advertised to let. Landbay said property owners were planning to increase rent by an average of 6pc, which would add £74 to the average monthly rent, or £888 a year. The survey also found that the majority of landlords (89pc) intended to raise rents in the next 12 months. More than a third (40pc) planned to increase rents by 3pc or more over the next 12 months, while over one in 10 (11pc) said they did not intend to put up rents at all. The Renters' Rights Bill will introduce new protections and rights for the 11 million private tenants in England by reforming the current system of renting. An end to fixed-term tenancies, longer notice periods, and restrictions on rent increases will give tenants more rights and landlords less control over how they manage their property and buy-to-let business. The bill is currently being scrutinised in the House of Lords. The Government aims for the reforms to receive Royal Assent by summer 2025, with implementation expected between October and December this year. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) argued that the bill could force landlords out of the sector and push up rents if it is passed in its current form. Chris Norris, of the NRLA, said the 6pc rent increase figure was consistent with the NRLA's estimates that the Renters' Rights Bill would trigger rent rises of 3pc to 4pc above inflation. He added: '[The bill] is likely to affect tenants directly in many more ways than landlords. 'You have the prospect of tenancies becoming more risky, harder to end – and you have to wait longer to claw back arrears. 'Landlords will be pricing in that risk when setting rents.' A recent survey by Pegasus Insight showed that 37pc of landlords planned to sell a property in the next 12 months while just 6pc said they intended to buy. Rents in England rose by 1pc in May to £1,226, the highest level since October 2024, according to letting agent software firm Goodlord's rental index. William Reeve, Goodlord's chief executive, said: 'Although the pace of year-on-year increases is starting to slow… ongoing supply issues coupled with landlord jitters ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill means that rents remain on track to rise for the foreseeable future.' The Government was approached for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
The big problem facing the Welsh language outside school
The big problem facing the Welsh language outside school Even among fluent Welsh speakers and those who have learnt Welsh at home, the lack of use of the Welsh language "is a real concern", a new report from the Welsh Language Commissioner says General use of the Welsh language by children and young people outside school is "limited" and there are "negative" attitudes towards the language among a "significant" minority, a survey from the Welsh Language Commissioner has found. With the Welsh Language and Education Bill expected to receive Royal Assent in a few weeks the report looked at use of Welsh inside and outside the school gates. It found that English is also the main language used by young people on social media or online "because it is easier and reaches a wider audience". Despite this there are "positive attitudes" to the Welsh language among fluent Welsh speakers with the majority in this group "proud" of their ability to speak it. Sign up for our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. "While the use of Welsh within the school and the attitudes towards the language were encouraging, the use of it by the young people socially, including on social media, was limited, with a significant proportion of those surveyed saying that English was their main language when using social media," the report, published on Friday (May30), says. The survey, based on focus groups and questionnaires answered by 1,600 11 to 21 year-olds across Wales included more than a third who received mainly English-medium education and indicated that they spoke very little Welsh. A Welsh medium school where children speak too much English has recently been put in special measures and you can read more about that here Welsh Language Commissioner, Efa Gruffudd Jones (Image: Welsh Government ) "As one would expect, the use of the Welsh language is very low among these respondents," the report says. Use of Welsh is "much higher" among fluent Welsh speakers, those who have learnt Welsh at home, and those who have received a Welsh-medium education. "The questionnaires highlighted negative views from a minority, but still significant, proportion of the respondents regarding the Welsh language. A number of the respondents indicated that they were not interested in the Welsh language, that it was a waste of time, and that it was not relevant to their lives," the document adds. Responses were received from 11 to 21 year-olds from 18 of the 22 local authority areas in Wales. No responses were received from the Blaenau Gwent, Monmouth, Pembrokeshire and Torfaen areas. The commissioner said work to increase use of the Welsh language among children and young people outside school "needs to be intensified". Even among fluent Welsh speakers and those who have learnt Welsh at home, the lack of use of the Welsh language "is a real concern", the document warns. It went on: "The negative attitudes towards the Welsh language that exist among some groups of children and young people need to be addressed. Part of the solution is to offer these children and young people better opportunities to learn and use the Welsh language through the education system in the first place. "There was very little evidence of negative attitudes towards the Welsh language among those who had received a Welsh-medium education, for example. "Although all children and young people need to be encouraged to use the Welsh that they have, the results highlight that there is a significant challenge in encouraging fluent Welsh speakers to use more Welsh outside school. There is a significant number of children and young people in Wales who are fluent in Welsh, who have positive attitudes towards the language, but who make very little use of Welsh outside school. " Welsh Language Commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones said the research was carried out to get a better understanding of the language habits of this age group when they engage with families and friends in various activities outside school, in online communication, on social media, and when receiving services. It will be used to develop future work promoting Welsh. The commissioner said the education system is "key" in providing opportunities to learn and use the language and that the survey also shows children and young people are more likely to use Welsh in sports activities rather than socially. "Children and young people are vital to the future of the Welsh language," she said. "This wide-ranging research offers us an insight into the use of Welsh by young people. "Our five-year strategic plan published earlier this year responds to the main conclusions of this research and outlines how I will take action to encourage greater use of the Welsh language among young people. The research also provides us with an evidence base as we draw up our manifesto proposals for the Senedd election in 2026, which will be published within the coming months. "There is no doubt that the report highlights significant challenges particularly in the field of social media but it also identifies opportunities, in the area of sport for example, and I will prioritise creating and strengthening strategic partnerships in order to further develop those opportunities." Some of the report's findings include: The general use of the Welsh language by children and young people outside school is limited Positive attitudes towards Welsh are evident among fluent Welsh speakers and those who learned Welsh at home, with the majority proud of their ability to speak Welsh The education system plays a key role in providing opportunities to learn and use Welsh Children and young people are more likely to use Welsh in sports activities, especially with coaches and leaders The use of Welsh when communicating online and on social media is limited, with the majority using English because it is easier and reaches a wider audience Children and young people are least likely to use Welsh on the high street Lack of public services provision of Welsh language, in areas such as health, are "a barrier to the wider use of Welsh" Myfanwy Jones, director of Welsh language community initiative Mentrau Iaith Cymru, said opportunities to use the Welsh language outside school need to be expanded. The report says the Welsh Government and organisations need to work on changing attitudes and behaviour to encourage more children and young people "to consider the Welsh language as belonging to them". Efa Jones, a first year university student and former pupil at Ysgol Bro Dur, admitted: "Me and my friends spoke Welsh together at school, but we speak a mix of both Welsh and English when we're not at school. I think social media is responsible for that as English is the main language that is used there." Plaid Cymru education spokesperson Cefin Campbell MS said the percentage of of primary school pupils learning through the medium of Welsh has barely risen in the last decade while the percentage of secondary school pupils at Welsh medium schools has fallen (Image: Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency ) Plaid Cymru education spokesperson Cefin Campbell, MS for Mid and West Wales, said the research findings were "disappointing" and emphasise the work that needs to be done to ensure that Welsh remains a living language. "In my home county of Carmarthenshire, for example, we have seen a fall in the use of the Welsh language from over 50% in the 2001 Census to under 40% in 2021," he said. "Bridging between a school and the community it serves is essential to encouraging greater community use of the Welsh language and should certainly be a priority for the Welsh Government. That would involve greater funding for organisations like the Urdd, Mentrau Iaith and arts and sports programmes in Welsh, which should link closely with the local school's extra-curricular provision . " I would also want the Welsh Government to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities urgently and in full.' He said the percentage of primary school pupils learning through the medium of Welsh has barely risen in the last decade while the per centage of secondary school pupils at Welsh medium schools has fallen. "In 2014, 21.9% of primary school pupils were being educated through the medium of Welsh; by 2024, the corresponding percentage was 22.5%. Over a 10 year period, we saw an extremely small increase of just 0.6%. Over the same period, the percentage of secondary school pupils receiving their education through the medium of Welsh had actually decreased from 14.2% to 13.5%. "The fact that we have in effect stood still for an entire decade underlines the need for a complete transformation of the current system to achieve significant growth in the number of pupils receiving Welsh-medium education, along with a fundamental change in the way that Welsh is taught in English-medium schools." The NSPCC Cymru said the findings about which language is used most online also has safeguarding implications: 'We believe the findings need to be carefully analysed to ask whether measures designed to protect children on these platforms equally apply when children are using social media in Welsh or in a combination of Welsh and English," Cecile Gwilym from NSPCC Cymru said, 'The findings show this is an area that requires further research and attention particularly from Welsh Government, Ofcom and technology companies." A Welsh Government spokesperson said: 'The Welsh language belongs to us all and we are committed to reaching our target of doubling daily use of the language by 2050. We will do this by continuing to work across the government and beyond to provide free Welsh language lessons to thousands of young people, sustain our Welsh-speaking communities, increase language use in all areas and contexts, and to develop Welsh language technology.' * The commissioner's research will be formally launched today (FRI MAY 30) at 11am at the Welsh Language Commissioner's stand (59-60) at the Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod. Article continues below
