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September 26, 2018
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Shopify founder warns about U.S. tech giants invading the Canadian market

When U.S. businesses open in Canada, Tobi Lutke said many of them poach the country's top talent, causing salaries to increase


Likelihood of NAFTA deal by weekend on scale of 1 to 10? Canada's envoy: '5'

David MacNaughton says reaching a deal is very much a question of whether or not the U.S. wants to have an agreement


China announces tariff cut but no action on U.S. complaints

The announcement is the second cut in import taxes in less than a year in an effort to lower costs for consumers and make the economy more competitive. But the duties on imports battle persists


Automakers seek flexibility at U.S. hearing on mileage standards

At a hearing in Dearborn, Michigan, automakers said they'll keep working to make cars and trucks more efficient, but they may not be able to meet existing standards
 
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New Fein core drills offer more mobility, versatility and function

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Raising capital without using a bank

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

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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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Startups shook up the sleepy razor market. What’s next?

Venture capitalists, digital technology and social media make it easier for anyone with a good idea to enter the consumer goods market » read more

The carbon tax breakdown: Understanding the issues around the policy tool

Because the tax is visible and put burdens on everyone, many feel it's punitive, says one researcher » read more
 
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Novartis plans to cut 2,100 jobs in Switzerland, Britain

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant hopes to lower its overall headcount worldwide to below 100,000, from about 126,000 today. » read more

Liberal MPs shoot down request to study use of notwithstanding clause

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reached for the rarely used constitutional tool in his bid to slash the size of Toronto city council. » read more

Trudeau addresses United Nations

Canadian PM invokes Nelson Mandela in speech on global challenges; talk of NAFTA on UN General Assembly sidelines. » read more