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January 31, 2019
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Feds paid near top dollar for Trans Mountain pipeline, spending watchdog says

The Liberal government paid the sticker price of $4.5 billion when it purchased the Trans Mountain pipeline


Tesla posts small 4Q profit, expects to make money this year

CEO Elon Musk said the first-quarter profit might be small, but he was optimistic about the balance of this year


China must treat detained Canadians fairly: NATO chief

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Beijing to release detainees Kovrig and Spavor


Foreign Secretary: Brexit may have to be delayed

Since existing trade agreements with the EU will effectively cease, a delay may be necessary
 
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Digital transformation is achievable for all manufacturers

A ‘DX’ strategy unlocks real value today and transforms your business for future success » 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 » Learn More

Concern heightened among Canadian manufacturers over U.S. protectionism [PLANT]

Outlook 2019 study shows they’re expecting business to be good, but confidence has tumbled since last year » Learn More

How businesses can determine if design thinking is right for them

Design thinking has been adopted by manufacturers, governments, tech companies and health-care organizations to varying degrees of success » Learn 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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Undisclosed company wins POT stock ticker lottery, says TMX Group

The ticker would likely be attractive to a player in the cannabis industry » read more

About 1,000 patients in Ontario hospital hallways on any given day: report

A special adviser on improving health care says hallway medicine is a significant problem in Ontario » read more
 
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Tips to help small business owners choose a marketing method

Many owners find that low-tech marketing methods can work for them » read more

Husky finalizing repair plan as some oil production resumes off N.L. after spill

Production halted for more than two months in the White Rose oil field following a Nov. 16 oil spill of an estimated 250,000 litres. » read more

IAEA urges Japan to take ample time in Fukushima cleanup

The cores of the three reactors melted after a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami. » read more