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December 12, 2018
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Take my NAFTA, please: As Pelosi riffs, questions abound on fate of USMCA

Critics on both sides of the border say the uncertainty and doubt around the USMCA will continue to shroud the agreement well into the new year


Ex-diplomat who worked on Trudeau’s Hong Kong visit detained in China

It is unclear whether the detention of international-affairs analyst Michael Kovrig is linked to the recent arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou


Judge grants $10M bail for Huawei executive facing possible extradition to U.S.

Meng Wanzhou faces possible extradition to the United States on allegations that she conducted business with Iran in violation of international sanctions


U.N. chief returns as climate talks teeter closer to collapse

Antonio Guterres opened the talks in Katowice last week, telling leaders to take the threat of global warming seriously. Negotiations have not gone well since
 
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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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Spacewalking astronauts check site of capsule leak

Back in August, the station crew used epoxy and gauze to plug the hole in the Soyuz capsule. It's not clear whether the hole was drilled during manufacturing or in orbit » read more

Canadian warship witnesses possible violations of North Korea sanctions

The federal government is helping the U.S. and other allies crack down on smuggling designed to subvert sanctions against North Korea » read more
 
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Need R&D help? Take your auto project to WatCar

University of Waterloo is working on the auto industry’s innovation challenges. » read more

Hydro One, Avista asking US regulator to reconsider denied acquisition

UTC can modify the prior order or take actions it deems appropriate, including extending deliberations. » read more

Strain leads to pain: How to recognize and prevent RSI issues

It’s best to address the source of repetitive strain injuries. » read more