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November 5, 2018
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‘Everything’s at stake’ on eve of first Trump era elections

Tuesday's elections will test the strength of a Trump-era political realignment defined by evolving divisions among voters


Government urged to rein in Canadian Commercial Corporation on arms deals

An arms deal with Saudi Arabia is calling into question how weapons contracts are governed in Canada


N. Korea threatens to resume nuke development over sanctions

If the U.S. doesn't change its stance, North Korea could bring back its "pyongjin'' policy of simultaneously advancing its nuclear force and economic development


NAFTA 2.0 could draw some jobs back to U.S., but at what cost?

The new continental trade pact may not have the effect Trump intended
 
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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

Legally High

It is official: recreational marijuana is legal in Canada with effect from October 17. With that comes a patchwork of jurisdictional laws establishing where and how marijuana products will be sold and used by consumers. » 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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Survey: majority of workers comfortable looking for new job while employed

Younger respondents were more likely to conduct job search activities at work » read more
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‘Same trends:’ Researcher warns Canadian life expectancy could fall like in U.S.

While Canadian income inequality is far from U.S. levels, a researcher points to World Bank figures showing it is on the rise » read more
 
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New Trans Mountain pipeline review doomed to fail: Vancouver mayor elect

Too rushed, including a week-long window for Indigenous groups and others to apply to participate. » read more

Wilson resigns from Ont. cabinet, Tory caucus ‘to seek treatment for addiction’

Government House Leader Todd Smith will take over Wilson's economic development portfolio “on an interim basis.” » read more

Carbon taxes on coal-fired power plants to affect only some of their emissions

McKenna insists coal plants will pay a carbon price until national regulations force the plants out of existence by 2030. » read more