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February 13, 2019
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Commons committee to weigh probe of SNC Lavalin allegations

The Liberal government appears to be open to conducting an investigation about whether the PM 's aides pressured Wilson-Raybould to help SNC-Lavalin avoid criminal prosecution


Ontario considers making large emitters pay for pollution if standards exceeded

It's a system critics say is the same as the federal carbon tax the government has railed against for months


China: No evidence Huawei a national security threat

Huawei, the world's biggest supplier of network gear used by phone and internet companies, insists that it is independent of the Chinese government


Unhappy with deal, Trump still doesn’t expect a new shutdown

Trump is still planning to scrounge up additional dollars for the wall by raiding other federal coffers
 
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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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China’s Huawei soft power push raises hard questions

Huawei's cheery corporate message contrasts with the standoff over the arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. warrant » read more
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Tragically Hip backed Up Cannabis plans ‘hub’ within Ontario pot retail store

Members of the Canadian rock band are stakeholders in Up Cannabis, which plans to open an experiential "store within a store'' concept in Kingston, Ont. » read more
 
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Export Insights

Tariffs take toll on US whiskey exports in last half of 2018

Once surging sales to EU, the industry's biggest export market, fell by 8.7% from July through November. » read more

Saskatchewan’s carbon tax challenge heads to court

One of four provinces without a carbon pricing plan that will be subject to Ottawa's fuel charge. » read more

Head wounds suffered in explosion at Alberta wood pellet plant

County fire Chief said there was no immediate indication of what caused the explosion. » read more