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December 6, 2018
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China demands Canada release Huawei executive

Meng Wanzhou is suspected of trying to evade U.S. trade curbs on Iran


Social assistance costs ballooned under Liberals, auditor says in report

The auditor's report scrutinizes public spending in a number of areas, including social assistance programs, IT services and public transportation


Toyota U.S. chief says car sales are close to bottoming out

Some automakers are cancelling many car models, but Toyota's CEO doesn't see that happening with Toyota. The company's U.S. car sales fell below 30 per cent of sales in November


Climate reality check: Global carbon pollution up in 2018

Fossil fuels still account for 81 per cent of the world's energy use; at this point, some of the Paris agreement's goals may be nearly out of reach
 
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EDC: Global Export Forecast Fall 2018

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

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Who Got Funding in October

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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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Trump’s push for tariffs squeezes a weakening global economy

The "Tariff Man" is facing economic circumstances that will challenge his protectionist dogma » read more

Canada bracing for health, political fallout from North Korean nuke test: memos

North Korea's threats last year to carry out an atmospheric test "highlights the need to be ready to respond'' to consequences » read more
 
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Talcum powder products may be harmful to lungs: feds

Draft assessment focuses on the safety of talc in such self-care products. » read more

Man faces three years for urinating on Kellogg’s cereal conveyor belt

It's unclear what prompted the culprit to urinate on the line or to film and share the act. » read more