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September 21, 2018
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Ottawa commits $30M for new tidal power project in Bay of Fundy

The $117-million project, operated by Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd., comes amid the uncertain future of another tidal energy project, the marquee Cape Sharp Tidal venture


Despite progress, threat of 232 tariffs dominates NAFTA negotiations

Chrystia Freeland says Canada has been guided by a single metric – getting a deal. But Sec. 232 has emerged as a major issue, say trade watchers


Ford’s fight with Toronto shows legal vulnerability of cities

Ontario’s premier has stated he wouldn't hesitate to use the notwithstanding clause in the future if courts rule against his government


Tech’s next great opportunity is mid-career workers

Job transitions have always been an area of challenge for mid-career workers. A research project highlights the potential inherent in reskilling and hiring this pool of talent
 
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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

Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

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

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » read more
 
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AP Analysis: Other nations adjust to ‘America first’ policy

Ahead of the U.N. General Assembly, some expect the meeting to have a different tone from last year – world leaders know what to expect from Trump » read more

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » read more
 
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Plant Expo 2018

Former exec sues Spotify over boys only events and pay

Female sales exec claims company brass organized outings that excluded women, including strip club visits. » read more

Inquiry hears of Quebec-NL tensions over Churchill River energy

Expert says tense relationship between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec stems from the notoriously lopsided 1969 Churchill Falls deal. » read more

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