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November 16, 2018
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BlackBerry to buy cybersecurity company Cylance for US$1.4B

BlackBerry made its name as a smartphone pioneer, but has shifted in recent years to software and security services


Ford government’s first fiscal update shows Ontario cut deficit to $14.5B

The cuts laid out in the government's Fall Economic Statement for 2018-2019 helped the Tories shave $500 million off the province's $15-billion deficit


Canada Post must deal with ‘injury crisis’ to end walkouts, says union

CUPW national president Mike Palecek won't say whether tentative deals can be reached before a Saturday deadline set by Canada Post


VW wants to storm car market with mass-market electric model

Volkswagen is converting three of its German plants from internal combustion to battery car production as it pivots away from diesel vehicles in the wake of its emissions scandal
 
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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 
 

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

Access the U.S.: Expanding your Canadian business with ease

Many Canadian companies see a lot of their sales coming from the U.S. In that case, it’s good to be closer to your customers » Learn More

Who Got Funding in October

Funding portal tracks which companies and organizations in the manufacturing sector secured government incentives and provides you with insights on how to find and secure funding for your business » 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 
 

WikiLeaks chief could see charges, U.S. court filing suggests

Any charges against Assange could help illuminate the question of whether Russia co-ordinated with the Trump campaign to sway the 2016 presidential election » read more
Doug Ford

One month after legalization, illicit cannabis shops doing brisk business

Canada legalized cannabis for recreational use on Oct. 17 with the elimination of the black market as one of the Liberal government's main goals » read more
 
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OEA 2018

Humans reshaping evolutionary history of species around the globe: paper

Rates of species loss are now estimated to be 1,000 times higher than they were before human domination. » read more

China says talks with US on trade battle have resumed

Xi and Trump are due to meet this month at a gathering of the Group of 20 major economies in Argentina. » read more

No G20 member has climate plan that meets Paris targets: report

Climate Transparency analysis says each Canadian produces nearly three times the G20 average of eight tonnes of GHGs per person. » read more