In honour of World Migratory Bird Day, here's a picture of an American Goldfinch taken from the blossoming crab apple tree in my backyard. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
Inflation: 13.8%
Government's offer to workers: 9%
The real impact: a 5% cut to the value of workers' wages.
PSAC started with a 13.5% demand and is now signalling acceptance of a lower level. They're being flexible. The government shouldn't call that "unreasonable".
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.