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November 22, 2018
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‘We will fight’ in court if back to work legislation passes, postal union warns

Labour Minister Patty Hajdu tabled the bill in the House of Commons today


Ottawa’s fall update features $16B competitiveness response to U.S. tax reforms

As part of the competitiveness plan, new write-offs alone are expected to lower federal revenues by about $14 billion over the next half-decade


Nissan Motor board fires Ghosn as chairman following arrest

Nissan uncovered evidence of misuse of company investment funds and expense money for personal gain


New tax incentives for investment could increase Canada’s emissions

The good news: Manufacturing and processing companies can write off the full cost of buying new equipment and machinery. The bad news: These investments could increase greenhouse-gas emissions and create more pollution
 
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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

Fundingportal 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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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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Analysis: Rising U.S., China rivalry deepening rifts in Asia

Across Asia, countries worry they will have to choose sides. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says, "I hope it does not happen soon" » read more

Ontario government quietly stalls implementation of pay transparency law

The law was passed by the previous Liberal regime. The Progressive Conservative government says the legislation will kick in on a day to be proclaimed by the lieutenant governor » read more
 
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Ontario passes sweeping labour reform law, rolls back many changes made by Liberals

The measures were applauded by some in the business community but condemned by anti-poverty activists. » read more

Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones

The craft generates thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air, a process called "ionic wind." » read more

UK and EU agree draft text on future relations after Brexit

The 26-page draft declaration was agreed upon at a technical level by negotiators and endorsed Thursday by the European Commission. » read more