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February 4, 2019
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GM Canada disputes Unifor Super Bowl ad calling automaker ‘un-Canadian’

GM sent a cease-and-desist letter to Unifor to keep the autoworkers' union from airing a critical TV commercial during the Super Bowl


Metrolinx to slap Bombardier with financial penalties over late LRT car delivery

The Montreal-based company was supposed to supply the first six of 76 cars to a Metrolinx facility by Feb. 1


Huawei fades from U.S. headlines, but still looms large over trade talk

Trump fails to mention Huawei during high-level trade talks and claims "it's very small compared to the overall deal." Trade analysts aren't buying it


Namaste fires CEO, starts strategic review of the cannabis tech company

The termination follows an investigation into allegations raised in October by prominent short seller Citron Research
 
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Canada in 12th position on cleantech – Global Cleantech 100 list revealed

There's opportunity for Canadian business in clean technology to grow and capture a large share of global markets » Learn More

Preventing VFD-induced bearing damage in electric motors

Two ways to prevent VFD-induced bearing damage » Learn More

Digital transformation is achievable for all manufacturers

A ‘DX’ strategy unlocks real value today and transforms your business for future success » 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
 
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From corn to Apple: The cases behind the U.S.-China standoff

U.S. intelligence officials said China poses the biggest commercial and military threat to the United States. Individual examples surface only when complaints wind up in court » read more

Super Bowl ad winners: Bud Light, Amazon

Sussing out the winning and losing ad spots of the season » read more
 
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Federal spending dangerously near record Canadian levels [INSIGHT]

Increasing the size and role of government comes with larger deficits, mounting debt and/or tax increases. » read more