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November 23, 2018
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EDC spends 12 times more for fossil fuels than cleantech, report says

Canada's export credit agency is being pushed by environmental groups to take a stronger role in promoting cleantech and to move entirely away from financing the oil and gas sector


Feds refuse to disclose details of Russian meddling in Canadian elections

Trudeau comments that there was not "much direct interference'' by Russia in the 2015 federal election


China: WTO changes must support developing countries

Beijing's insistence that it is a developing country and entitled to special protections despite having grown into the second-largest global economy and a major manufacturer rankles its trading partners


Alberta in ‘crisis’ over low oil price: Trudeau

"When you have a price differential that's up around $42, $50 even, that's a massive challenge to local industry, to the livelihood of a lot of Albertans. I hear that very, very clearly," said the PM
 
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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

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
 
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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Ontario to change definition of disability as part of social assistance reforms

Opposition legislators said the threshold to qualify for disability benefits under the Canada Pension Plan is higher than it is for the Ontario Disability Support Program » read more

Trump’s Thanksgiving menu includes turkey and grievances

The U.S. president used a Thanksgiving Day call to troops deployed overseas to pat himself on the back and air grievances » read more
 
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Biologist fears extent of bird mortality may grow after NL oil spill

A massive spill at Husky Energy's offshore SeaRose platform could kill thousands of birds. » read more

Ottawa ‘on a different economic planet’: Alberta finance minister

Doesn't have a clear understanding of economic damage caused by the failure to build new pipelines to coastal waters. » read more

Leading exporters honoured at 2018 Ontario Export Awards

Winners from a cross-section of businesses demonstrate their entrepreneurship entering diverse markets. » read more