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by Jordan Bateman | Posted on September 6, 2018

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The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has submitted a formal letter to the federal government expressing strong opposition to the proposed oil and gas emissions cap. This policy, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canada’s largest export industry by 35% by 2030-32, risks devastating economic consequences while offering limited environmental benefits. […]
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Thanks to a generous donation from CCI/Kanin, ICBA Training is pleased to offer free ICBA Wellness webinars. Here are our December dates: Understanding Self-Care: More Than Just a Buzzword Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 11AM Pacific | FREE! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617308347676/WN__IAWmqlhThy1_LK6z5hq7A#/registration In this enlightening 1-hour webinar, we’ll delve deep into the true essence of self-care and debunk […]
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Understanding Self-Care: More Than Just a Buzzword (Webinar) November 21, 2024
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