October 2011
1 post
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September 2011
1 post
Julia Wilkinson's response to a journalistic slap... →
Canadian swimmer Julia Wilkinson was stung by a writer’s criticism of Canadian athletes in a story that appeared on CBCSports.ca
June 2011
1 post
February 2011
2 posts
January 2010
5 posts
Fun Recipes and Crafts →
Oatmeal Breakfast bar →
Another Breakfast bar recipe to try →
Homemade Breakfast Bar →
Will try this.
Zucchini-Potato Frittata Recipe →
Should try this recipe next fall after the zucchini harvest
November 2009
4 posts
Origami Bin Liner →
For city of Ottawa residents - a way to protect the green bin…
Smart Use of Social Media →
I thought that this was a pretty innovative way to market your brand.
Homemade Tortillas →
Gotta try these!
October 2009
6 posts
A frugal (and good for the environment) pair of... →
Now, I just have to find a pair of jeans that I love :) (just in case I get pregnant again)
So if I am pregnant in the future, I could refuse...
Ms. Nicole Demers (Laval, BQ): Mr. Speaker, yesterday, in answering a question on preventive withdrawal, the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development said that it is important to her government to treat men and women equally. The minister could start by ensuring that female workers in Quebec are all treated the same way. Does the minister plan to implement a preventive withdrawal program for female workers in Quebec who work under the Canada Labour Code?
Hon. Rona Ambrose (Minister of Labour, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the member is spreading erroneous and false information about the rights of pregnant women who are in the federal jurisdiction workforce. The reality and the truth of the matter is that if a woman at any time feels that her health and safety or the health and safety of her fetus is at risk due to any health issue, including the H1N1 virus, she has the right, under the law, to refuse to go to work and continue to be paid.
Ms. Nicole Demers (Laval, BQ): Mr. Speaker, the minister is missing the point. The most shocking thing about this is that, under the Canada Labour Code, Quebec companies already have to provide their employees with CSST coverage for workplace accidents. Why refuse to do the same for pregnant women working in Quebec who are calling for preventive withdrawal?
Hon. Rona Ambrose (Minister of Labour, CPC): Again, Mr. Speaker, it is important for all women who work in the federal jurisdiction, particularly pregnant women who are concerned about their own health and safety and the health and safety of their fetuses, to know that they do have rights. If they feel in any way any risk to their safety or the safety of their fetuses, they are able to discontinue work. They can refuse to work and will continue to be paid.
Source: 40th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION, EDITED HANSARD • NUMBER 087, Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Advent Calendar →
Crafty thing that I would like to do when I have some free time :)
Yummy dim sum
I just stuffed myself at dim sum again. It is fun to go with a different group of people. This time it was with my co-workers at CCG. It is my last Friday lunch with with them as my last day is Oct 7th.
Lego information →
My co-worker Taber Bucknell at CCG loves lego and shared his lego links with me.
September 2009
7 posts
Andrea's MIL butter tarts →
A yummy recipe from “a peek inside the fishbowl” blog.
Bitter harvest for some Canadian wineries →
SugarStacks →
How much sugar do you eat in a day?
Living Frugally in Ottawa →
Tips from the CBC Ottawa Frugalista
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