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Couriers accuse UberEats of profiteering
Brice Sopher, who has been a UberEats driver since the spring of 2019, says since the company brought in its new pay scheme, couriers are making as little as $3.99 per trip before tips.
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Coronavirus: Freelance EU interpreters left out of work, call on institutions for emergency support
Freelance Interpreters at EU institutions are calling on the body to provide emergency support to those colleagues left out of work as a result of coronavirus. On Wednesday they made a symbolic protest in front of the Commission building...
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Sudan gold, fuel smuggling costs hundreds of millions annually
A new report by a financial watchdog has revealed the extent of mismanagement in those sectors and its impact on the economy.
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Poloz on how demand for Canadian Tire is leading the economic recovery
Stephen Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, spoke to the Senate National Finance committee on Tuesday.
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Working-class getting hit harder by COVID-19, data shows | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Doctors tell Wendy Mesley they're optimistic politicians are beginning to turn their attention to the spread of COVID-19 in working-class neighbourhoods full of essential workers, and that Ontario's new testing strategy could help tackle...
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Amphan aftermath: Seawater destroys farmland in Sundarbans
Cyclone Amphan destroyed homes, uprooted trees and flooded hundreds of villages in West Bengal and Odisha states.
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Cities verging on financial crisis with rising costs, reduced revenue
Canadian cities are on the verge of a potential financial crisis caused by dropping revenues and rising costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they're asking the federal government to step in.
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South Africa: Many in Johannesburg are going hungry
The mayor of South Africa’s biggest city says nearly one million households do not have enough to eat.
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The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on low-income Canadians
For a low-income family that doesn’t qualify for the CERB, the COVID-19 pandemic is making life a lot harder.
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Seniors getting one-time boost to federal benefits for COVID-19 costs
Seniors will get a one-time boost to their federal benefits to help cover increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Renters, landlords worry about another month of unpaid rent
Legislation in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic means people can’t be evicted because of unpaid rent right now, but with another rent cheque due some tenants aren’t sure what will happen when the pandemic is over.
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Indonesia among countries struggling with social distancing
Outbreak of COVID-19 has forced countries around the world to reassess what it means to be an essential worker.
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Iran restaurant industry hit hard by COVID-19
The global coronavirus pandemic has changed the way Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan.
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Indonesia travel ban leaves workers stranded during Ramadan
Millions are not allowed to leave Jakarta to travel back to hometowns before Eid holiday and now many say they can no longer afford to stay in Indonesia’s big cities.
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Trudeau says money is coming to help seniors
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to reporters on Wednesday
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Iraq: Volunteers step up efforts to feed the poor
Volunteers and private benefactors are stepping in to help poor people in Iraq.
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Malaysia's indigenous people hit hard during coronavirus lockdown
As Malaysia imposes movement restrictions, its indigenous people, often poor and rural, will be especially affected.
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COVID-19: Is help coming for renters or people with reduced income?
A personal finance expert and our senior business correspondent answer your questions about managing when money is tight.
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Asia Pacific countries react: IMF warn of economic depression
Japan mulls extending cash handout to all households to cushion the economic fallout and ministers in New Zealand will take a 20 percent pay cut for the next six months.
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Managing with a reduced income during COVID-19 pandemic
Finance experts answer viewer questions about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic including what supports are available for people still working, but with a reduced income.
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Rigid rules for CERB leave many workers out
Contract and freelance workers are among those who aren’t eligible for the Canada emergency response benefit.
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Managing personal finance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Finance experts answer viewer questions about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic including whether small businesses should take on debt with uncertain times ahead.
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Thousands of Indonesians journey home, despite virus warnings
Nearly 90 percent of Indonesians are Muslim and usually return to their home villages at the end of Ramadan to celebrate Eid with their families.
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France: Business owners fear they may not survive COVID-19 crisis
French people have lost trade, jobs, income and certainty about their future.