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November 21, 2018
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Ontario’s leading exporters honoured at 2018 Ontario Export Awards

The winners, selected from a pool of more than 40 applicants, showcase the calibre and diversity among businesses in Ontario’s export sector


Ottawa to release competitiveness plan, but it’s unclear how much help is needed

Warnings from corporate Canada that American tax reforms will have a big, negative impact on investment in Canada are not the reality, say experts


U.S. says China hacking increasing ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China is, along with the United States and Russia, regarded as a leading power in military cyberspying


N.L.’s largest ever oil spill is now impossible to clean up: regulatory board

The oil from Husky Energy's SeaRose platform has likely broken down to the point that it cannot be cleaned up
 
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SUCCESS CENTRE 
 

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
 
EXPORT EDGE 
 
Proface

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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Cars and trucks sold in B.C. by 2040 will be zero emission: government

The proposed law would set targets of 10 per cent of sales by 2025, 30 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2040 » read more

Amazon HQ expansion means tough fight for talent

Tech employment in the U.S. has grown by an average of 200,000 new jobs each year since 2010, a trend that is expected to continue for at least the next decade, say analysts » read more
 
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Export Key

No settlement imminent despite frenzied email exchange over Canada Post offer

Canada Post proposed the cooling-off period as pressure mounted to resolve the labour dispute ahead of the busy Christmas delivery season » read more

Tapping the LP renaissance: Kaneshii Vinyl Press finds its groove in PEI

It’s making records for local musicians and international clients. » read more

Pot users, investors, executives should be vigilant at Canada-US border

Customs and Border Protection officials have made it clear that anyone who admits to using marijuana prior to Oct. 17 could be banned from entering the US » read more