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January 16, 2019
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U.K.’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed

Brexit has been thrown into chaos; lawmakers will vote Wednesday in a no-confidence motion from opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn that could trigger a national election


Freeland, McCallum decry China death sentence, tout growing support of allies

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada has asked China to spare the life of alleged drug smuggler Robert Lloyd Schellenberg


From travel to IPOs, how shutdown is upsetting U.S. economy

The economic blow is being felt not only by federal workers but also by business people


U.S. senators consider former lobbyist as EPA’s permanent chief

Andrew Wheeler's roughly six-month tenure as the agency's acting administrator has been far more low-key than that of the man he replaced, Scott Pruitt
 
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Tough economic times are coming [PLANT]

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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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Taking stock: U.K. businesses brace for no-deal Brexit

In the event of a no-deal Brexit, Britain's gross domestic product could shrink by as much as 8 per cent this year » read more

Razor burn: Gillette ad stirs online uproar [WATCH]

An online ad tackling sexual harassment has generated frenzied backlash; it comes as Gillette deals with increased competition and a shrinking market share » read more
 
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