【加拿大新聞 5月1日 | 國語報導】郵政工會警告或5月22日發動罷工| 傳Canadian Tire出價競購Hudson’s Bay資產| 博勵治敗選失議席　黨內仍挺留任
楓浪潮 - 加拿大新聞 (國語)
[{'start': '0.053', 'end': '30.947', 'text': 'Hudson’s Bay, a department store with a 355-year history, is facing a liquidation crisis and has'}, {'start': '31.072', 'end': '34.631', 'text': 'attracted bids from multiple parties for its brand assets,'}, {'start': '34.632', 'end': '38.111', 'text': 'including Canadian retail giant Canadian Tire.'}, {'start': '38.112', 'end': '39.667', 'text': 'Sources revealed that'}, {'start': '39.672', 'end': '44.547', 'text': 'Canadian Tire has made an offer for some of the department store’s intellectual property rights,'}, {'start': '44.592', 'end': '51.391', 'text': 'including its famous Stripes brand and home and clothing series such as Zellers and Gluckstein.'}, {'start': '51.392', 'end': '55.147', 'text': 'Hudson’s Bay filed for creditor protection earlier this year and is'}, {'start': '55.232', 'end': '61.067', 'text': 'currently gradually liquidating 80 Bay stores and 16 Saks brand stores across the country.'}, {'start': '61.152', 'end': '65.147', 'text': 'The company is looking for investors or buyers who are interested in taking over'}, {'start': '65.152', 'end': '67.285', 'text': 'in order to continue its business lifeline.'}, {'start': '67.378', 'end': '69.427', 'text': 'In addition to Canadian Tire,'}, {'start': '69.432', 'end': '72.640', 'text': 'Toronto-based investment company Urbana Corp has'}, {'start': '72.640', 'end': '75.067', 'text': 'also expressed its intention to bid for intellectual property rights.'}, {'start': '75.472', 'end': '78.227', 'text': 'Its chairman Thomas Caldwell said that he'}, {'start': '78.392', 'end': '81.071', 'text': 'plans to hold assets for a long time rather than resell them. In an'}, {'start': '81.072', 'end': '88.347', 'text': 'interview with the Toronto Star, Liu Weihong, chairman of the Central Walk Shopping Center Group in British Columbia, confirmed that he'}, {'start': '88.392', 'end': '92.831', 'text': 'has submitted an application to acquire 25 stores under Hudson’s Bay.'}, {'start': '92.832', 'end': '98.427', 'text': 'Currently, 18 anonymous companies have expressed interest in a total of 65 leases.'}, {'start': '98.472', 'end': '101.351', 'text': 'Some are also interested in participating in the auction of other assets. A'}, {'start': '101.352', 'end': '105.947', 'text': 'Hudson’s Bay spokesperson declined to respond to potential buyers.'}, {'start': '108.392', 'end': '113.387', 'text': 'Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers resumed negotiations on Wednesday.'}, {'start': '113.512', 'end': '118.867', 'text': 'Both parties strive to reach a consensus before the collective agreement expires on May 22 to'}, {'start': '118.912', 'end': '121.871', 'text': 'avoid a possible national postal strike. At the end of'}, {'start': '121.872', 'end': '122.787', 'text': 'last year, the'}, {'start': '122.832', 'end': '128.307', 'text': 'national strike initiated by the union once caused the suspension of mail services across the country. The'}, {'start': '128.392', 'end': '131.547', 'text': 'strike was eventually suspended with the intervention of the federal government,'}, {'start': '131.552', 'end': '135.151', 'text': 'and an industrial investigation committee was established to examine the focus of the dispute. The'}, {'start': '135.152', 'end': '137.871', 'text': 'agreement period was also extended to May this year.'}, {'start': '137.872', 'end': '140.907', 'text': 'Lisa Liu, a spokesperson for the postal company, said that'}, {'start': '140.912', 'end': '145.307', 'text': 'the two parties will meet for two consecutive days this week with the assistance of a mediator to'}, {'start': '145.352', 'end': '148.431', 'text': 'try to resolve the deadlock after the breakdown of negotiations in March.'}, {'start': '148.432', 'end': '151.231', 'text': 'However, she said that at the request of the mediator,'}, {'start': '151.232', 'end': '153.351', 'text': 'no details will be disclosed to the public for the time being.'}, {'start': '153.352', 'end': '157.307', 'text': 'Union President Jan Simpson acknowledged that the progress of the negotiations was difficult,'}, {'start': '157.392', 'end': '164.991', 'text': 'but emphasized that the union’s demands included reasonable wages, job security, job security and dignified retirement arrangements. The'}, {'start': '164.992', 'end': '169.391', 'text': 'Ministry of Labour expects to receive the final report and recommendations on May 15.'}, {'start': '169.392', 'end': '173.627', 'text': 'Doug Ettinger, CEO of the postal company, previously pointed out that'}, {'start': '173.672', 'end': '175.631', 'text': 'the company is facing financial pressure and it will be'}, {'start': '175.632', 'end': '178.507', 'text': 'difficult to maintain operations without immediate reform.'}, {'start': '180.992', 'end': '185.827', 'text': 'Conservative Party leader Bo Lizhi lost his seat in the federal election on Monday  He'}, {'start': '185.872', 'end': '188.307', 'text': 'led the Conservative Party to a defeat with a large vote,'}, {'start': '188.512', 'end': '193.071', 'text': 'but many Conservative MPs still expressed their support for him to continue to lead the party.'}, {'start': '193.072', 'end': '195.391', 'text': 'Although the Conservative Party failed to win the election,'}, {'start': '195.392', 'end': '200.707', 'text': 'Bolige said in his defeat speech in the early hours of Tuesday that he would continue to serve,'}, {'start': '200.752', 'end': '203.911', 'text': 'but the party has not yet officially confirmed his decision.'}, {'start': '203.912', 'end': '208.947', 'text': 'According to Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager of Ontario Premier Doug Ford,'}, {'start': '209.032', 'end': '212.307', 'text': "although Bolige's early performance in the election was inaccurate, he"}, {'start': '212.392', 'end': '213.947', 'text': 'performed strongly in the later stage, and'}, {'start': '214.312', 'end': '216.831', 'text': 'many people in the party still hope that he will stay. The Conservative Party'}, {'start': '216.832', 'end': '220.267', 'text': 'won 144 seats this time and'}, {'start': '220.352', 'end': '223.547', 'text': 'won more than 41% of the popular vote, which'}, {'start': '223.632', 'end': '227.671', 'text': 'is the best result for the Conservative party since 1988.'}, {'start': '227.672', 'end': '231.227', 'text': 'Senior MP Mark Strahl posted on the Internet to'}, {'start': '231.352', 'end': '233.827', 'text': "praise Bolige's principled leadership,"}, {'start': '234.032', 'end': '237.631', 'text': 'saying that this was the best of his five elections.'}, {'start': '237.632', 'end': '241.107', 'text': 'Another MP Arpan Khanna said that'}, {'start': '241.152', 'end': '244.467', 'text': 'this election won new seats in many places across the country'}, {'start': '244.512', 'end': '248.311', 'text': 'and achieved the highest percentage of votes in the history of the modern Conservative Party.'}, {'start': '248.312', 'end': '252.907', 'text': "Former party leaders Scheer and O'Toole were immediately replaced due to defeat in the past,"}, {'start': '253.032', 'end': '256.791', 'text': 'but there is no voice in the party demanding Bolige to step down.'}, {'start': '256.791', 'end': '257.512', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '257.512', 'end': '261.067', 'text': 'Bolige lost Ottawa  The'}, {'start': '261.112', 'end': '264.667', 'text': 'Conservative Party must arrange for the MP to step down'}, {'start': '264.712', 'end': '267.391', 'text': 'so that he has a chance to return to the House of Commons and'}, {'start': '267.392', 'end': '270.067', 'text': 'continue to serve as the official leader of the opposition.'}, {'start': '275.312', 'end': '278.511', 'text': 'A man was arrested and faces three charges in a bicycle lane attack in Toronto. The'}, {'start': '278.512', 'end': '281.707', 'text': 'incident occurred at around 10'}, {'start': '281.752', 'end': '285.951', 'text': 'a.m. on Tuesday at Danforth Avenue near Monarch Park Avenue. The'}, {'start': '285.952', 'end': '290.627', 'text': 'suspect allegedly deliberately pushed a supermarket cart into the bicycle lane and'}, {'start': '290.752', 'end': '294.587', 'text': 'hit a westbound electric bicycle rider,'}, {'start': '294.632', 'end': '297.827', 'text': 'causing the other person to fall to the ground and be injured and need to be sent to the hospital for treatment. The man'}, {'start': '297.992', 'end': '300.707', 'text': 'then left the scene without stopping. The'}, {'start': '301.072', 'end': '303.147', 'text': 'whole process was recorded by surveillance video. The'}, {'start': '303.432', 'end': '305.947', 'text': 'police confirmed the identity of the suspect today.'}, {'start': '305.992', 'end': '311.111', 'text': 'Nektarios Manimanakis, a 47-year-old Toronto man, has been arrested.'}, {'start': '311.112', 'end': '312.907', 'text': 'He has been charged with three counts,'}, {'start': '312.992', 'end': '319.467', 'text': 'including endangering life, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm.'}, {'start': '321.912', 'end': '326.507', 'text': 'After the tragedy of the Lapu-Lapu Day case in Vancouver, which killed 11 people,'}, {'start': '326.512', 'end': '328.947', 'text': 'multiple GoFundMe pages emerged to'}, {'start': '328.992', 'end': '331.951', 'text': 'help the families of the victims raise support funds.'}, {'start': '331.951', 'end': '332.712', 'text': 'However,'}, {'start': '332.712', 'end': '337.147', 'text': 'an unverified fundraising page aroused suspicion among community members and was'}, {'start': '337.192', 'end': '339.107', 'text': 'confirmed to be a scam after verification.'}, {'start': '339.472', 'end': '343.547', 'text': 'Raquel Narraway, who is active in the Filipino community in British Columbia, pointed out that the'}, {'start': '343.672', 'end': '347.587', 'text': 'names and photos on the fundraising page have nothing to do with the event.'}, {'start': '347.752', 'end': '350.987', 'text': 'After inquiring with the community through social media, she found that'}, {'start': '351.512', 'end': '355.547', 'text': 'one of the photos was from a woman in Las Vegas, USA.'}, {'start': '355.592', 'end': '358.147', 'text': 'The woman clarified that she was not involved.'}, {'start': '358.272', 'end': '362.507', 'text': 'GoFundMe confirmed that it had immediately removed the relevant page,'}, {'start': '362.712', 'end': '364.547', 'text': 'frozen the account and refunded the donations in full,'}, {'start': '364.552', 'end': '368.071', 'text': 'and permanently banned the user involved from using the platform again.'}, {'start': '368.072', 'end': '370.947', 'text': 'The platform emphasized that it would not tolerate abuse'}, {'start': '371.032', 'end': '373.271', 'text': 'and would cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the investigation.'}, {'start': '373.272', 'end': '375.827', 'text': 'Local citizens expressed regret for this incident and'}, {'start': '375.872', 'end': '378.747', 'text': 'called on the public to verify the source before donating and'}, {'start': '378.832', 'end': '381.591', 'text': 'only trust the fundraising page verified by the platform to'}, {'start': '381.592', 'end': '383.351', 'text': 'avoid being exploited by kindness.'}, {'start': '383.352', 'end': '384.467', 'text': 'Narraway emphasized that the'}, {'start': '384.712', 'end': '387.231', 'text': 'community needs to unite and support the victims'}, {'start': '387.232', 'end': '389.587', 'text': 'instead of letting scammers take advantage of the opportunity to profit. The British Columbia'}, {'start': '391.872', 'end': '393.627', 'text': 'government announced that it would'}, {'start': '393.632', 'end': '398.667', 'text': 'suspend the "Go Electric" zero-emission vehicle subsidy program on May 15'}, {'start': '399.312', 'end': '402.591', 'text': "due to the province's fiscal review and economic instability. The"}, {'start': '402.592', 'end': '405.507', 'text': 'federal government also stopped a similar subsidy program in January.'}, {'start': '406.272', 'end': '410.787', 'text': '"Go Electric" provides low-income citizens with electric vehicle purchase subsidies'}, {'start': '411.112', 'end': '413.871', 'text': 'ranging from 500 to 4,000 yuan. The'}, {'start': '413.872', 'end': '416.707', 'text': 'Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions said that'}, {'start': '416.752', 'end': '418.427', 'text': 'since 2011,  Since 2009, the'}, {'start': '418.472', 'end': '422.238', 'text': 'provincial government has invested 650 million yuan to promote clean transportation. The'}, {'start': '422.332', 'end': '424.845', 'text': 'number of electric vehicle registrations has increased from 5,000 to'}, {'start': '424.885', 'end': '426.907', 'text': 'nearly 195,000.'}, {'start': '426.992', 'end': '429.267', 'text': 'However, the latest report shows that the'}, {'start': '429.272', 'end': '434.427', 'text': 'sales share of electric vehicles has stagnated below 23% for two consecutive years, and there is'}, {'start': '434.472', 'end': '440.827', 'text': 'still a gap from the statutory target of 26% set by the provincial government in 2026.'}, {'start': '441.032', 'end': '444.467', 'text': 'Bob Porter, president of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, said that'}, {'start': '444.552', 'end': '447.907', 'text': 'although he understands that the government made the decision due to financial pressure, the'}, {'start': '447.952', 'end': '452.511', 'text': 'cancellation of subsidies will weaken the motivation of citizens to switch to clean transportation.'}, {'start': '452.512', 'end': '455.827', 'text': 'He called on the provincial and federal governments to resume support in the future to'}, {'start': '455.832', 'end': '457.471', 'text': 'reduce traffic pollution and'}, {'start': '457.472', 'end': '459.187', 'text': 'promote green transformation.'}, {'start': '461.272', 'end': '464.587', 'text': 'Recently, there have been reports that Alberta may promote an independent referendum, which has aroused'}, {'start': '464.632', 'end': '467.271', 'text': 'strong dissatisfaction among Aboriginal leaders.'}, {'start': '467.272', 'end': '475.547', 'text': 'Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine and Mikisew Cree Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro jointly wrote a letter'}, {'start': '475.632', 'end': '479.467', 'text': 'criticizing Premier Desmond Simin for using the amendment to incite separatism'}, {'start': '479.472', 'end': '481.671', 'text': 'and "creating a national unity crisis."  The'}, {'start': '481.672', 'end': '484.227', 'text': 'Alberta government previously proposed a bill that'}, {'start': '484.232', 'end': '485.907', 'text': 'would lower the referendum threshold and'}, {'start': '485.912', 'end': '489.511', 'text': 'allow Albertans to push for a referendum on separation from Canada.'}, {'start': '489.512', 'end': '492.827', 'text': 'Desmond stressed that it should be up to the Albertans to decide for themselves'}, {'start': '492.832', 'end': '495.947', 'text': 'and said she supports "Alberta\'s sovereignty within the federation."  The'}, {'start': '495.952', 'end': '499.587', 'text': 'two chiefs pointed out that even if it is put to a referendum,'}, {'start': '499.672', 'end': '504.107', 'text': 'Alberta cannot ignore the treaty obligations signed with Aboriginal peoples. They'}, {'start': '504.112', 'end': '506.467', 'text': 'called on Federal Prime Minister Carney to intervene to'}, {'start': '506.472', 'end': '508.831', 'text': 'stop Alberta from expanding divisive rhetoric'}, {'start': '508.832', 'end': '513.711', 'text': 'and urged the government to focus on countering real threats such as US trade tariffs. The incident'}, {'start': '513.712', 'end': '519.027', 'text': "highlights the deep concerns of Canada's Aboriginal communities about the direction of Alberta's politics,"}, {'start': '519.712', 'end': '523.387', 'text': 'and they called for maintaining national unity and the constitutional status of Aboriginal peoples. The'}, {'start': '525.272', 'end': '528.667', 'text': 'minimum wage in Quebec was raised today'}, {'start': '528.792', 'end': '533.507', 'text': 'from $15.75 to $16.10 per hour, an'}, {'start': '533.592', 'end': '535.787', 'text': 'increase of approximately 2.2%.  The'}, {'start': '535.832', 'end': '539.947', 'text': 'authorities estimate that it will benefit more than 217,000 employees,'}, {'start': '540.032', 'end': '542.311', 'text': 'more than half of whom are women.'}, {'start': '542.312', 'end': '545.307', 'text': 'Quebec Labor Minister Jean Boulet said'}, {'start': '545.672', 'end': '550.267', 'text': 'the adjustment aims to balance the purchasing power of employees and the payment capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises,'}, {'start': '550.512', 'end': '553.507', 'text': 'and emphasized that the'}, {'start': '553.512', 'end': '556.551', 'text': 'policy is predictable and affordable in the current economic uncertainty. The'}, {'start': '556.552', 'end': '560.151', 'text': 'beneficiaries are mainly those working in the retail and catering industries.'}, {'start': '560.152', 'end': '561.511', 'text': 'After deducting taxes,'}, {'start': '561.512', 'end': '564.480', 'text': 'employees can earn up to 484 yuan more per year. The minimum hourly wage for'}, {'start': '564.480', 'end': '568.307', 'text': 'positions that receive tips, such as waiters, will'}, {'start': '568.352', 'end': '571.347', 'text': 'also be increased by $0.03'}, {'start': '571.792', 'end': '573.987', 'text': 'to $12.90.'}, {'start': '573.992', 'end': '577.027', 'text': 'Boulet added that over the past six years,'}, {'start': '577.072', 'end': '580.587', 'text': "Quebec's minimum wage has continued to outpace inflation,"}, {'start': '580.632', 'end': '584.871', 'text': 'helping to support families in need and consolidate basic living security. The'}, {'start': '584.872', 'end': '589.547', 'text': 'adjusted minimum wage is equivalent to 50% of the average hourly wage in Quebec.'}, {'start': '592.512', 'end': '600.147', 'text': 'Ninja brand "Foodi OP300 Series" multi-function pressure cooker caused more than 100 scalding accidents due to safety defects.'}, {'start': '600.192', 'end': '605.431', 'text': 'Manufacturer SharkNinja announced the recall of more than 2 million products in the United States and Canada. The'}, {'start': '605.432', 'end': '608.187', 'text': 'U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission pointed out that the'}, {'start': '608.312', 'end': '612.587', 'text': 'lid of the pressure cooker in question may be opened by mistake during cooking.'}, {'start': '612.832', 'end': '616.231', 'text': 'Hot soup and food may spray out, causing serious burns.'}, {'start': '616.232', 'end': '619.547', 'text': '106 reports of injuries have been recorded in the United States,'}, {'start': '619.632', 'end': '622.427', 'text': 'more than half of which were second- to third-degree burns'}, {'start': '622.432', 'end': '626.271', 'text': 'involving the face and body, and 26 lawsuits have been filed.'}, {'start': '626.272', 'end': '628.787', 'text': 'No reports of injuries have been received in Canada,'}, {'start': '628.792', 'end': '631.387', 'text': 'but about 180,000 products are involved.'}, {'start': '631.392', 'end': '634.987', 'text': 'SharkNinja said that customer safety is the top priority and'}, {'start': '634.992', 'end': '638.467', 'text': 'called on users to stop using the pressure cooking function immediately.'}, {'start': '638.512', 'end': '641.791', 'text': 'Other functions such as air frying can continue to be used.'}, {'start': '641.792', 'end': '645.860', 'text': "Consumers can register through the company's website to apply for a free replacement lid"}, {'start': '645.860', 'end': '647.391', 'text': 'without return.'}, {'start': '647.392', 'end': '652.005', 'text': 'The product was sold at'}, {'start': '652.041', 'end': '658.822', 'text': 'major retail outlets such as Walmart Costco, Amazon and ninjakitchen.com between 2019 and 2025'}, {'start': '658.847', 'end': '670.019', 'text': ', priced at about $200.'}]