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November 6, 2018
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Canada could ratify new NAFTA even if U.S. tariffs stay put: Trudeau

In an interview with CNN, Trudeau says Canada still wants the tariffs lifted before the new version of NAFTA goes into effect


Nutrien permanently closes New Brunswick potash facility, takes US$1.8B writedown

The company says the decision to close the facility reflects its ability to increase potash production at a significantly lower cost than resuming operations in New Brunswick


Polling stations brace for barrage of voters as election day arrives in U.S.

In a conference call organized by Trump's campaign, he told supporters to vote as if he was on the ticket


’We could be doing even more’: Business leaders meet with PM ahead of economic update

Finance Minister Bill Morneau intends to announce policies to bolster Canada's competitiveness in his Nov. 21 fall economic update
 
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LOCTITE, Canada’s leader in sealants and adhesives, is introducing new innovative products to the industrial market. » read more
 
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Manufacturers got $227.6M in government funding in July and August

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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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Heads of World Bank, IMF say risks of trade tensions growing

The leaders expressed concerns about protectionism and one-sided measures and urged support for broader efforts such as the World Trade Organization » read more

CBC boss Heather Conway to leave public broadcaster for ‘other opportunities’

Heather Conway, a former marketing executive, was instrumental in implementing CBC’s “digital-first” strategy » read more
 
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Technologies on display represent the most significant advances in sanitation in nearly 200 years. » read more

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