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January 9, 2019
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GM rejects Unifor proposals to keep Oshawa assembly plant open past 2019

Unifor's Dias proposed several options to extend production at the plant, including shifting production planned for Mexico to Oshawa. But GM reconfirmed its shutdown decision


Trump pleads on TV for wall funding to fix border ‘crisis’

Trump argues for funding on security and humanitarian grounds. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Trump "used the backdrop of the Oval Office to manufacture a crisis"


U.S., China end talks on tariff battle with no word on outcome

The U.S. wants China to change plans for government-led creation of Chinese leaders in robotics and other advanced technologies. No changes were announced


Nissan unveils new Leaf car after Ghosn’s arrest delays it

The new Leaf e+ is about the same size as the model on sale, but gets more power and cruise range
 
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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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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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Shifting work hours pushing fast food workers into precarious employment

The practice of sending workers home early during quiet shifts falls within the law. But lawyers say shorting people on shifts is problematic » read more

Climate change doubled risk of B.C.’s record setting 2017 wildfires: study

In 2017, 12,000 square kilometres of forest burned in British Columbia » read more
 
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