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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

The lineup includes: TD Securities' 2018 Calgary Energy Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the Bank of Canada will make its interest rate announcements on Wednesday


Trump’s economic gamble: Solid job gains versus risky trade war

In spite of the fact that the U.S. unemployment is at a low 4 per cent, tariffs and retaliations can eventually hinder economic growth


Energy and telecoms sectors help lift Toronto stocks, while U.S. markets climb

While unemployment rates rose, the economy added 31,800 positions in June, reports Statistics Canada. Analysts say the numbers look positive enough to justify a rate hike this month


Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

...Then you are a candidate for the Ontario Export Awards
 
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The need for cybersecurity in hazardous locations industries

Despite recent economic challenges, the demand for equipment used in hazardous locations (HazLoc) is surging » read more
 
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Manufacturers got $46.1M in government funding in June

Canadian businesses and organizations in the manufacturing sector secured $46.1M in government grants, contributions and incentives from federal and provincial programs this June. Can your business benefit? » Read More

Business Development Bank of Canada report: Strategies used by Canada’s leading SMEs

BDC analyzed data from almost 950,000 Canadian businesses to find out what distinguishes top-performing companies, and what entrepreneurs can do to build world-class businesses » Read More

Machines Italia: Industrial Edge 2018

Presented by the Italian Trade Commission: Learn about the latest trends and innovations in Italian machinery here in Canada » Read More

Export Development Canada: How U.S. tariffs may impact you

Worried about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum? Here’s a primer » Read More

$155.4M in government funding flowed to the cleantech sector in May and June

Canadian businesses and organizations in the cleantech sector secured $155.4M in government grants, contributions and incentives from federal and provincial programs in May and June 2018. Can your business benefit? » Read More
 
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Exporting to the United States

Despite recent troubles, the U.S. remains our biggest trade partner by a massive margin » read more

Exporting to the European Union

Canada has a free trade deal with the EU. Learn how to take advantage » read more
 
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Doug Ford gives former PC president job as health adviser with $350K salary

Dr. Rueben Devlin has been named as chair of a new council on improving health care, a position that pays almost $150K more than former Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne earned last year » read more
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Parti Quebecois upset that Quebecers allowed car vanity plates in English

Quebec's French Language Charter stipulates public signs, posters and commercial advertising must be in French only, but the provincial government says vanity plates are considered personal and non-commercial » read more
 
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Emotional attachment: It creates employee engagement

If you set hourly performance targets, team members will do their best to meet them. » read more

Retaliate or not? Canada’s tough decision if US puts tariffs on autos

If Canada’s auto sector does indeed become a Trump target, many fear any Canadian countermeasures would have a far greater impact on Canadian jobs and the economy. » read more

Harassment in the workplace: Define it and be prepared to act

The human and financial ramifications of abuse in the workplace are great. Commitment from management is key in preventive plans. » read more