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January 10, 2019
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Trump: USMCA to pay for wall; ‘I never said they would write out a cheque’

Trump is visiting a Texas border town as a federal government shutdown over the controversy stretches into its 20th day


With tariffs still in place, Ottawa to commit up to $90M for Algoma Steel

The federal government is expected to say the commitment will maintain and create 3,050 Algoma jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.


U.S., China leave next steps for trade talks unclear

The two sides haven't announced agreements or dates for meeting again, but will maintain close contact


Fiat Chrysler to pay around US$650M in emissions cheating case

U.S. federal officials allege that 104,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Ram pickups were equipped with diesel engines programmed to run pollution controls during lab tests that would turn off under certain conditions on the road
 
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Use your money wisely: Part 2

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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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N.B. cannabis retailer lays off staffers as ‘operational needs’ become clear

Cannabis NB said most of the layoffs involved people with seasonal contracts » read more

WestJet apologizes to passengers who were stranded in Cancun for 33 hours

The Calgary-based airline said it will offer "appropriate reimbursement" for the hotel stays along with a "gesture of goodwill" in the form of store credit » read more
 
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US apparel firm cuts off Chinese factory in internment camp

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Tough economic times are coming: Jayson Myers

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Harley-Davidson’s new electric motorbikes aim to lure millennials

The LiveWire starts at $37,250 with a range of up to 177 kilometres of city riding on a full battery. » read more