Author Archives: Colin Finlay

Should employers pay wage premiums for religious holidays?

Posted on June 2, 2019

Having recently read an article published by CBC Canada and written by Stuart Rudner: Time to give all employees the right to honour their own religious holidays, says employment lawyer I would suggest that it is also time to give … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Reflection

Posted on October 17, 2018

When I awoke this day, it was to the sound of sirens and doors opening and closing. This is not normal activity to hear on an early Saturday morning in our neighborhood. Flashing lights penetrated the blinds and drew me … Continue reading →

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Was the Winnipeg General Strike a Revolutionary Conspiracy?

Posted on April 15, 2018

The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 was not an attempt to overthrow the government. If one were to ask however if a group of people were conspiring with each other in order to push for a fundamentally new way to … Continue reading →

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Target Canada: a moment in Canadian history

Posted on April 8, 2018

According to Yahoo Finance on the day that Target Canada announced that it was discontinuing its operations in Canada there was an approximate 14.5 million increase in volume of its share sales and the stock price rose 3.6%. As an … Continue reading →

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Inspired By: “Big Data: The Winning Formula In Sports” by Bernard Marr

Posted on February 1, 2018

Reading the article, “Big Data: The Winning Formula In Sports” by Bernard Marr reminded me of my childhood and the countless hours I spent watching my father in the gym. He was a professional bodybuilder, and I recall that even … Continue reading →

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2017 – Hope and Motivation

Posted on January 1, 2018

2017 was indeed a year of hope and renewal, physically, emotionally and mentally for me and carried with it some learning moments as I ventured into new projects. I must start this year by acknowledging the wonderful team of people … Continue reading →

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Embrace Diversity, Let Go of Your Anger

Posted on August 23, 2017

Recent events have given me the opportunity to remember just how much I cherish and value diversity in our society. I am astonished that in 2017 we find ourselves having to remind others, including those who are supposed to be … Continue reading →

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