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U.S. Trade Rep sends NAFTA letter to Congress, consultation period begins now

Robert Lighthizer has sent a letter to congressional leaders, starting 90 days of consultations with lawmakers over how to revamp the pact. Talks with Canada and Mexico can begin after that period


’David vs. Goliath’: Boeing, Bombardier clash in trade hearing over ‘subsidized’ CSeries

The American aeronautics powerhouse has accused its Canadian rival of benefiting from unfair government subsidies and selling its new jetliner in the U.S. at below-market prices


Trudeau promotes Canada as a burgeoning tech hub at Microsoft CEO summit

Trudeau, who is on the hunt for tech investment and talent, is the first sitting head of government or state to be invited to address the summit


Tech manufacturer Cisco Systems announces 1,100 more layoffs

The new round of layoffs comes on top of the 5,500 jobs Cisco announced it was cutting in August. That amounted to about seven per cent of its workforce at the time
 
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CSA-A344-17 User guide for steel storage racks

This Guide, used in conjunction with CSA B335, establishes the requirements for a safe environment where steel storage racks and lift trucks are the primary equipment of the workplace. The typical workplaces affected by these documents are warehouses and distribution center. >> Learn More
 
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Target, Wal-Mart and Amazon honing shipping strategies in battle for dominance

Analysts say Target has work to do to better compete with Amazon, the undisputed online leader, and Wal-Mart, which has been buying online startups to beef up its own operations » read more

Retiring boomers creating a skills shortage

A new report from the Conference Board of Canada says more than half of Canadian businesses are having trouble finding workers with critical skills; long-term planning is advised to adjust to a tightened labour market » read more
 
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New Zealand quake scientists discover surprise: A new energy source

When drilling into an earthquake fault on New Zealand's South Island, scientists discovered hot water they believe can be harnessed as geothermal energy; the discovery is peculiar because the fault is nowhere near a volcano » read more
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Has Canada won every softwood lumber trade challenge to date?

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr claims Canada has won all its previous lumber disputes with the U.S. and the Americans have simply flouted the courts. Does the statement hold water, or is Carr stretching the truth? » read more
 
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