5 things to know on Thursday, Jan. 30 While you were asleep... Retirement survey: A new Bank of Montreal survey found 89 per cent of Canadians are relying on the Canadian Pension Plan or the Quebec Pension Plan to get them through retirement. Nearly a third say they will rely ‘heavily’ on it. With recent news that fewer Canadians are planning RRSP contributions and that retired Canadians are returning to work simply to pay bills – it paints a troubling picture. Attention Toyota drivers: There may be a possible recall in Canada and the U.S. for several Toyota models due to a potential problem with seat fabric – specifically models equipped with seat heaters. The fabric may not clear flammability standards. On the radar... Knox has ‘heart in her mouth’ as verdict looms: Amanda Knox, the American woman accused in the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher, receives her verdict in a Florence, Italy court. Immigration reform in Canada: This year, we’re supposed to see the most comprehensive reform in decades when it comes to Canadian citizenship. The Official Opposition Critic for Immigration & Citizenship Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe and the Critic for Multiculturalism Andrew Cash will comment today on a host of new immigration measures coming into effect this year which will make it more difficult for families to reunite on Canadian soil. In case you missed it... Last night’s National News featured a Tale of Two Justins. Justin Trudeau’s surprise turfing of all senators from the Liberal caucus led the newscast. And to round out the first block … Justin Bieber turned himself in to Toronto police to face an assault charge stemming from a Dec. 30, 2013 incident. Police allege an altercation broke out inside a limo after the driver picked up Bieber and a group of people from a downtown Toronto nightclub. The driver was allegedly struck in the back of the head several times. He got out and called police, but the suspect was gone by the time officers arrived. Arrangements were made for Bieber to turn himself in Wednesday around 7:30 p.m. ET. He managed to sneak out of the police station about two hours later, undetected by a throng of reporters and fans. He gets a Valentine’s Day court date.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:22:29 +0000
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