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Stricter Permanent Residence Requirements: Couldn’t This Lead to a Decline in Foreign Workers?

In Japanese society, where the population continues to decline, foreign nationals who work on-site in retail, restaurants and other such industries have become indispensable.

  • Japan considers stricter permanent residence requirements for foreign workers.
  • Proposed changes include higher income threshold and future pension benefits.
  • Critics argue new income requirement may discourage foreign workers.

Fully protecting Transit drivers overdue

Doesn’t it seem like “enough is enough” has been said more than enough times? The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers declared last week — again — that the service’s buses […]

  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 demands full safety shields for transit drivers.
  • Recent assault incident forces driver to seek police help, highlighting need for better protection.
  • Over 60 drivers on stress leave due to psychological trauma from assaults.

E-scooters can be the future — if done right

The summer of 2026 has been the season that e-scooters and e-bikes transitioned from something advocates were predicting would be a big deal to an obvious reality to everyday Manitobans. […]

  • E-scooters gaining traction in Winnipeg as affordable transport alternatives.
  • Lack of regulation leads to safety concerns and "Wild West" environment.
  • E-scooters can help achieve 50% driving-mode share by 2050 with proper infrastructure.

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