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February 11, 2019
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Scheer demands PM let Wilson Raybould talk about SNC Lavalin discussions

Trudeau's office allegedly leaned on Wilson-Raybould to have federal prosecutors negotiate a "remediation agreement" with SNC-Lavalin


Ottawa expects trade interest in China to slow amid tensions with Beijing

Canada's trade minister Jim Carr said many Canadian firms are continuing to travel to China and conversations continue, despite "difficult period''


Unifor's high profile campaign against GM is also a fight for its future

Last weekend's Super Bowl ad against GM, a walk-out at a parts supplier Friday, and the union's call for a partial boycott of GM vehicles are just the latest efforts to pressure the company financially


RCMP arrest 15 in alleged international money laundering scheme

A series of arrests were made in Quebec and Ontario. The investigation has been in progress since 2016
 
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Finding funding for startups

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Outlook 2019 study shows Canadian manufacturers expect business to be good, but confidence wanes [PLANT]

U.S. protectionism is flagged among top risks. Download the report » Learn More

Remote communities meet renewable energy solutions

There are many successful examples of renewable energy sources being integrated in remote communities to create hybrid microgrids, which use both diesel and renewables » Learn More

Preventing VFD-induced bearing damage in electric motors

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

Rittal: Engineering for efficiency: Keeping the water flowing

How MetroVan performed a critical infrastructure upgrade while meeting environmental and economic obligations » Learn More
 
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‘Strategic messaging’: Russian fighters in Arctic spark debate on Canada’s place

The Russians have been busy building up their far north militarily and commercially, while Canada's Arctic development is moving at a glacial pace » read more
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SNC Lavalin viewed as jewel of Quebec Inc. that needs to be protected: professor

The company has 50,000 employees around the world » read more
 
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Trump introduces World Bank critic David Malpass to lead it

Since the World Bank was formed in the mid-1940s, the World Bank has always been led by an American. » read more

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S2G acquisition broadens the forest product company’s global perspective. » read more

Jimmy Page’s dragon guitar reborn after 50 years on ice

Fender recreates the famous Telecaster played during the last days in the Yardbirds and first days in Led Zeppelin. » read more