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December 19, 2018
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‘A start:’ Alberta critical of Ottawa’s $1.6B package for ailing energy sector

Alberta's twin troubles of pipeline bottlenecks and low prices threaten to topple its fountainhead industry. Critics say Ottawa's aid will not be enough to help companies stay afloat


Weaker pump prices help inflation cool to 1.7%, the lowest reading in a year

Pump prices contracted 5.4 per cent compared with a year ago because of a drop in global oil prices


U.S., China face off again at World Trade Organization

During a standoff at the World Trade Organization, the U.S. ambassador accused China of technology theft. Beijing's envoy answers that the U.S. plays the blame game


Freeland says Trump metal tariffs ‘contradict’ new NAFTA and will have to go

A major section of the new agreement focuses on raising the content requirements of North American-built automobiles, which lends credence to Canada's efforts to have levies lifted, says Freeland
 
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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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Report: 53 journalists killed worldwide so far in 2018

In addition to retaliation killings, journalists have died in combat or crossfire, or on other dangerous assignments » read more

Trudeau sees 2019 election as choice between positive Liberals, divisive Tories

The prime minister argues that Canadians are getting wise to political leaders who promise easy, simplistic solutions to complex issues » read more
 
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Freeland says corners could not be cut with U.S. arrest request of Huawei exec

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As capital flees, Ottawa continues to push unattractive policies

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