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October 17, 2018
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Canadians waking up to legalized cannabis: ‘My new dealer is the prime minister’

Across the country, recreational cannabis can now be purchased legally through a patchwork of brick and mortar and online retail


Feds’ tariff relief plan faces criticism; Morneau says 50 firms now surtax free

The finance minister provided the figure before a parliamentary committee, where opposition MPs accused the government of being too slow in helping Canadian firms affected by the cross-border tariff fight


Tesla secures land in Shanghai for first factory outside U.S.

Shanghai is a centre of China's auto industry and home to state-owned Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp., the main local manufacturer for GM and VW


Brian Mulroney joins board of directors of New York-based pot company

Acreage Holdings, one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., says the former Canadian PM will officially become a board member in November
 
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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

Concerned about how legalized pot impacts your company?

Some tools and information to help you see through the haze. » Learn More
 
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With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

While governments should not pick winners and losers in business, encouraging the strengths of a core industry is part of managing a strong economy » 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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How the U.S. unleashed fossil fuel exports despite climate worries

Long undervalued, natural gas was once burned off indiscriminately as an unwanted byproduct of oil drilling. But the fuel's fortunes have changed » read more

Report: Uber IPO could put company value at US$120B

The company would be worth more than Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles combined » read more
 
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New trade deal increases American sway over Canada

The USMCA first promotes the economic and trade interests of the US within North America. » read more

Cancelling cap and trade will result in $3B in lost revenue: FAO

Ontario’s financial watchdog says loss is greater than the savings achieved by cutting program spending » read more

Canopy Growth buying Ebbu in deal worth more than $425M

Pot firm Canopy will pay $25 million in cash and issue 6,221,210 shares to Ebbu. » read more