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November 12, 2018
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Bizarro world: Midterms offer little clarity on fate of USMCA, tariff dispute

With the House of Representatives turning blue, the Senate remaining red, and U.S. politicians starkly divided over Trump's protectionist policies, the fate of USMCA is up in the air


Economic cost of Canadian oil price discounts counted in billions of dollars

A lack of pipeline capacity means Canadian oil can't get to export markets, and it only has one customer, the U.S.


Trump’s Twitter tirades shadow Trudeau’s talk on social media and politics

Trudeau didn’t mention anyone by name, but suggested there are politicians who are trying to use platforms like Twitter to foster polarization and controversy in the electorate


CEO behind purchase of Bombardier’s Q400 line to keep production in Canada

Longview Aviation Capital, whose subsidiary Viking Air Ltd. makes turboprop aircraft, intends to maintain supply chains for the Q400 series
 
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SUCCESS CENTRE 
 

New Fein core drills offer more mobility, versatility and function

Fein Canada's success continues as it introduces two new types of Slugger core drills of the highest quality: the AMJU 137 PMQW and the JMC USA 90 » read more
 

Use your money wisely: Part 1

This is Part 1 of a two-part series featuring the most common and most interesting leasing/financing questions. » read more
 

New offerings from LOCTITE: problem-solving sealants! [WATCH]

LOCTITE, Canada’s leader in sealants and adhesives, is introducing new innovative products to the industrial market. » read more
 
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

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

EDC: Global Export Forecast Fall 2018

Canadian goods exports are forecast to follow up last year’s banner performance with another strong 6 per cent expansion in 2018 and 4 per cent in 2019 » Learn More
 
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ESS Software

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
 
Editor’s Picks 
 

The uncertain future of U.S. coal communities

Despite politically powerful coal communities helping elect a president, the future of the coal industry and its associated communities remain more uncertain than ever » read more

Trump largely alone as world leaders take aim at nationalism

The U.S. president has a vastly different vision for the future than his traditional allies » read more
 
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OEA 2018

Cameco’s asset plan: How Brad Owen’s team reduced mine costs

Cigar Lake uranium mine gets a strong start with a focused lubrication strategy. » read more

Turn down the volume: How industrial noise affects worker health

How loud is your plant? Conduct an assessment or employee survey to identify sources, gauge noise level, and who is exposed. » read more

Mixed plastics: Managing them in the post-China era

Overcome the challenges presented by restricted export markets. » read more