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January 22, 2019
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Doug Ford touts his accomplishments and scuttles carbon tax

Premier Doug Ford warns Economic Club of Canada audience of a Carbon Tax Recession


China demands U.S. withdraw request for Canada to extradite Huawei executive

Meng's arrest has infuriated China, which claims Canada's extradition treaty with the U.S. infringed on the "safety and legitimate rights" of its citizens


Trump’s shutdown proposal faces uncertain fate in Senate

The Republican plan is a trade-off: Trump's border wall funding in exchange for temporary protection from deportation for some immigrants


Huawei not only firm that could build Canada’s eventual 5G networks: Liberals

Canadian security agencies are still reviewing the security and technical issues surrounding Huawei, a leading supplier in 5G technology
 
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The 2019 Manufacturers Outlook Report: Opportunities and Challenges [WEBINAR]

Should you introduce new products or invest in innovation in 2019? What growth strategies can you take advantage of to weather the storm? Join business economist Jayson Myers as he separates the wheat from the chaff » Learn More

[Blue Chip Leasing] 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 » Learn More

Who got funding in December

Fundingportal helps Canadian manufacturers to get funded » Learn More

Who got Funding in December (Cleantech)

Fundingportal helps Canadian manufacturers to get funded » Learn More
 
EXPORT EDGE 
 
Export Edge

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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Gillette’s #MeToo inspired Super Bowl ad represents a cultural shift

Facing its own complicit past in perpetuating damaging gender stereotypes, Gillette's ad campaign poses a behaviour-change challenge to men » read more

New Canada Food Guide nixes portion sizes, promotes plant-based proteins

The new food-guide focuses on promoting healthier eating and lifestyle choices, as opposed to serving sizes and specific foods » read more
 
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MEG Energy looks to make changes after Husky drops hostile takeover attempt

The changes came as MEG announced a base capital budget of $200 million for this year. » read more

Toyota, Panasonic announce joint venture for green auto batteries

Automaker will take a 51% stake in the venture, which will be running by the end of 2020. » read more