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April 10, 2019
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Doug Ford to unveil details of $28.5B transit plan, but Tory won’t be there

The Conservatives have said its priority project will be a projected $7.2-billion downtown relief line to ease congestion on the current system


Canada still enjoys old NAFTA benefits as new deal awaits ratification: Freeland

Canada has been "willing to consider modernizations, improvements," but the core objective has been to keep access to U.S. markets in place


Boeing orders and deliveries tumble as Max jet is grounded

The company will need to fix key software on the Max and reassure regulators and passengers that it is a safe plane if it wants to make a comeback


Farmers demand strong political response to expanding trade obstacles for Canada

Canola farmers say it’s time the federal government up the ante against agricultural trade barriers
 
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Six Canadian companies finding success in the U.S.

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Ottawa moves to lift alcohol trade restrictions, urges provinces to do the same

The legislation aims to remove the federal requirement that alcohol moving from one province to another go through a provincial liquor authority » read more
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Retailers try to lure customers with free Uber rides

Getting diners back into the restaurant – even if it means paying for their ride – could enable restaurants to make more money » read more
 
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SNC-Lavalin reminds us big government invites big scandals

Scale back government to limit the temptation to indulge in scandalous behaviour. » read more

Automotive investment: Canada is missing out. What happened?

Since 2006, 10 out of 16 bids for new auto plants went to Mexico and the rest to the Southern US. » read more

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Advanced technology is in development. » read more