The price of food is going up — maybe your salary should too
This week, we ask why the price of food is skyrocketing and learn who is paying the steepest price. A career coach has some advice on asking for a raise. Plus, we take a closer look at the growing influence of China's currency, the renminbi.
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Feeling the pinch of rising food prices
Soaring gas prices, a storm in Texas, and a war in Ukraine are all to blame for a spike in Canadian food prices.
We speak to an Ontario yogurt maker about disappearing profits and ask Simon Somogyi from the University of Guelph — just how high could prices go?
Thinking of asking your boss for a raise? Here's how:
Canadian businesses are on a hiring spree and good help is hard to find. There's never been a better time to ask for a raise!
Career coach Sarah Vermunt shares her advice on negotiating for success.
China's ambitions for the yuan
The yuan isn't the world's first choice for hard currency — but it's on the rise. And China may see an opportunity in the Russia/Ukraine conflict to increase its influence.
Andrew Nguyen explains China's ambitions, and why it matters to Canada and the world.
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