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January 4, 2019
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Speaker again, Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ for 116th Congress

Even Trump congratulated Pelosi, saying her election by House colleagues was "a tremendous, tremendous achievement''


Tech CEOs say Liberal innovation agenda does little to help firms scale up: poll

A three-year research project, which focuses on properly defining mid-sized "scale-up'' firms, looks at what's stalling growth


Auto sales fall eight per cent in December, 2.6 per cent for 2018

The drop is a hit to the market but still shows fairly robust sales, says consultancy. Industry should expect a similar drop for this year


House Democrats urge sweeping reforms to boost voting access

While some elements of the "For the People Act'' have bipartisan support, the bill was pronounced "dead on arrival" by others
 
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Use your money wisely: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part series featuring the most common and most interesting leasing/financing questions » read more
 

Henkel’s new hybrid adhesives offer limitless bonding possibilities

Industry breakthrough products tough enough to haul a freight train » read more
 
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Who got funding in December

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Who got Funding in December (Cleantech)

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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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Feds worry technology will force ‘vulnerable’ groups out of labour force

Increasing the employment rate in every "vulnerable'' workers' group by just one per cent could expand Canada's economy by about half a percentage point, estimates a "secret" report » read more

Lottery for Ontario retail cannabis licences to take place next week

The retail licence lottery is set for next week, but Ontario municipalities have until Jan. 22 to opt out of hosting cannabis shops » read more
 
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Privacy breach: Reporting is mandatory. Are you ready?

What you need to know with the new provisions now in force. » read more

Waning iPhone demand highlights consumer anxiety in China

Brands from Ford to jeweler already have reported abrupt declines in sales. » read more

AP FACT CHECK: Defending border wall, Trump misstates facts

Associated Press examines his statements on Twitter and at a Cabinet meeting about immigration and other matters. » read more