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December 10, 2018
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China pressures U.S., Canada ahead of Huawei hearing

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO, was detained on Dec. 1 while changing planes in Vancouver; she is accused of helping her firm evade U.S. trade curbs on Iran


GM fights U.S. government to retain tax credit for electric cars

In response to GM's recent layoff announcement, Trump said he was "looking at cutting all GM subsidies, including for electric cars."


Prosecutors indict Nissan’s Ghosn for underreporting pay

The maximum penalty for violating Japan's financial laws is 10 years in prison, a US$89,000 fine, or both


Little results from first ministers meeting, but at least nobody stormed out

Trudeau and the premiers signed onto a final communique that was long on general statements about working collaboratively to create jobs and grow the economy
 
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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
 
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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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Zero Motorcycles CEO advises obsessing over strategy

Zero Motorcycles Inc. is a company based in Scotts Valley, California, that designs and makes electric motorcycles and powertrains » read more

Canada Post backlog, Greyhound exit creating headaches ahead of the holidays

Canadians are worried they won't receive Christmas gifts by Dec. 24, as Canada Post deals with a severe backlog » read more
 
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Aurora Cannabis to acquire Mexican company following partnership

Farmacias now Mexico's first federally licensed importer of raw materials containing THC. » read more

GM Canada lights up while reducing emissions and costs

St. Catharines propulsion plant lighting project is cutting electricity use. » read more

BC trade trip to China cancelled over Meng detention

Chinese government warns Canada of “grave consequences” if she is not released. » read more