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December 3, 2018
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Out with the old: Trump to kill old NAFTA to push Congress to approve USMCA

Some Democrats, who do not support the USMCA in its current form, will rally for more stringent enforcement mechanisms for new labour rules and environmental protection


Alberta orders 8.7 per cent oil production cut to help deal with low prices

The reduction begins in January, with the expectation that figure will gradually decrease until the cuts are scheduled to end on Dec. 31, 2019


U.S.-China trade ceasefire does little to narrow differences

The thrust of the dispute: American pressure on Beijing to roll back industry plans that Washington says are based on theft and violate Chinese market-opening obligations


Analysis: For Trump, low drama on trip, signs of acceptance

During the G-20 Summit President Trump buddied up with traditional allies and largely avoided controversial strongmen
 
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EDC: Global Export Forecast Fall 2018

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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

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Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

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Canadian astronaut lifts off on Russian rocket en route to International Space Station

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is the first Canadian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station since 2013 » read more

Washington to pay respects, bid farewell to George H.W. Bush

The former U.S. president and World War II veteran passed away over the weekend. He was 94 » read more
 
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GM’s new technologies push expected to boost car sharing

Peer-to-peer platform allows GM customers to rent out their vehicles, offsetting some ownership costs. » read more

Car quotas and labour rights: Two key changes to USMCA

Canada will be able to export up to 2.6 million passenger vehicles into the US tariff-free. » read more

As capital flees, Ottawa continues to push unattractive policies [INSIGHT]

The money will flow to jurisdictions with more attractive policies. » read more