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September 25, 2018
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Keystone XL developer plans to start construction in 2019

TransCanada has started preparing pipe yards, transporting pipe and mowing parts of the project's right-of-way in Montana and South Dakota, although construction will start in Nebraska in 2019


Empire’s Farm Boy acquisition a good move despite previous struggles: experts

Farm Boy is “one of the most exciting, fastest growing and successful food retailers in the country,” Empire said in a statement


Ontario government spending audit finds operating expenses grew 55 per cent over 15 yrs

Treasury Board President says the audit found the increase in government spending has outpaced population growth by 1.9 per cent


Europe tech firms urge tougher rules to offset U.S. dominance

European tech industry players want to level the playing field and call for regulation to ensure dominant tech companies avoid biased practices
 
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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE 
 

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
 
EXPORT EDGE 
 
Plant Expo 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

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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Transat buys land in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to build beach resort

The deal is part of a plan to develop a hotel chain aimed at strengthening Transat's position against competition from Canadian rivals » read more

Canada aiming for the moon, and beyond, with new space technology efforts

Canada is reaching out to industry to be more involved in the next generation of lunar exploration » read more
 
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Canadian firms fall behind in adoption of artificial intelligence

Canada ranks last out of 10 countries, with just 31% of adopters claiming successful deployment. » read more

Trans Mountain expansion may go forward if shipping terminal moved: Bellegarde

Says many Indigenous communities believe in the need to diversify export markets for Canadian resources. » read more

Rosenstein still has his job at least till Trump showdown

President is waiting until Sept. 27 meeting to figure out what's going on. » read more

Apple, Salesforce teaming up on mobile apps for business

New business apps exclusively for iPhone and iPad. » read more