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January 23, 2019
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Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

The U.S. Senate will weigh options: Side with President Donald Trump or vote to temporarily end the shutdown and keep negotiating


Japan’s PM seeks trade reform as risks to world economy loom

Abe's appearance and a later speech by Germany's Angela Merkel were shaping up as a one-two punch by major leaders in favour of global co-operation


Hong Kong’s chief voices worries over global trade

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam expresses concerns over changing trade rules if a full-on trade war between China and the U.S. ensues


Oilpatch wants growth policies from Alberta politicians; carbon price absent

The energy industry has expressed what it wants from Alberta politicians, but there's no mention of a price on carbon or a cap on oilsands emissions
 
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Business Intelligence 
 

Should you introduce new products or invest in innovation in 2019? [WEBINAR]

Join business economist Jayson Myers as he sifts through insights in The 2019 Manufacturers Outlook Report: Opportunities and Challenges » Learn More

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. (Sponsored by Blue Chip Leasing) » 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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Disasters

AP NORC Poll: Disasters influence thinking on climate change

74 per cent of Americans say extreme weather in the past five years has influenced their opinions about climate change » read more
Northern Ireland

AP Explains: Brexit awakens old fears in Northern Ireland

A look back at Northern Ireland – the conflict, Brexit's implications and what the future may hold » read more
 
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World economy forecast to slow in 2019 amid trade tensions: IMF

The International Monetary Fund cites heightened trade tensions and rising US interest rates. » read more

Play powered by Dynamo: Tapping dynamic design energy

Ontario company exports innovative playground experiences to 50 countries. » read more

Tough economic times are coming

SYSPRO webinar covers how smart manufacturers will weather the coming storm. » read more