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September 18, 2018
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5 ways Trump’s tariffs on US$200B in China goods could be felt

The latest fight in the escalating trade war is likely to affect consumers, companies, markets, the economy and the political landscape


Foreign minister to return to NAFTA talks in Washington this week

Freeland said trade officials from Canada and the U.S. have been meeting in the American capital since last Thursday


Seek compromise with U.S. on cannabis at border, lawyers urge Ottawa

U.S. federal law continues to prohibit its sale, possession, production and distribution of cannabis


StatCan – Manufacturing sales edge up in July

Transportation equipment and chemical industries help boost manufacturing sector sales


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New Fein core drills offer more mobility, versatility and function

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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE 
 

Gauge your wage against 2018 EMC-PLANT salary survey

How does your pay measure up? Use the Salary Calculator to compare your wage against national averages » Read More

Manufacturers got $227.6M in government funding in July and August

Government funding can help you grow your business and take on new and fruitful projects » Learn More

Toronto Region Board of Trade: Small business summit

On Sept. 24, we’re bringing together the region’s rising entrepreneurs and established business leaders for an exchange of best practices and idea sharing on how to fulfill basic needs and even consider going global » Read More

Toronto Region Board of Trade: Is a global trade war inevitable

Ten years after a global economic crisis, the post-war trade environment is under threat. How should Canada move forward as longstanding agreements are questioned and new tariffs are greeted by retaliatory action? » Read More
 
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OEA 2018

Accessing China’s e-commerce bonanza

China is the largest online and retail market on Earth, and Alibaba, its largest player, wants more Canadian companies to get in the game » read more

Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

...Then you are a candidate for the Ontario Export Awards » read more

Fortune favours the bold: smartly investing in high-risk export markets

Some of the world’s most promising markets carry substantial risks, be it from internal instability or conflict with neighbouring states, but there are ways to navigate these waters » read more
 
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Cannabis with your coffee? Ontario could have thousands of pot retailers

Ontario has decided to have cannabis outlets run by businesses. But there are still scores of decisions to be made before retailers proclaim business as usual » read more

1st private moon flight passenger to invite creative guests

Japanese headliner Yusaku Maezawa will be the first passenger aboard the Big Falcon Rocket which is scheduled to make the lunar orbit in 2023 » read more
 
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Plant Expo 2018

Things go better with cannabidiol? Coke looking at wellness drinks

CBD is believed by many to have anti-inflammation and pain-relieving properties. » read more

EU probes BMW, Daimler, VW over emission systems

Received information the automakers held meetings to discuss clean technologies aimed at limiting car exhaust emissions. » read more

As midterms near, Trump gambles on his hardline trade policy

Trump insists he can save U.S. jobs and factories by abandoning or rewriting trade deals. » read more

[RANT] Energy and trade: double trouble for Canada

The Trudeau government’s Keystone Cop management of the pipeline file does not inspire confidence in Canada’s energy sector. » read more