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May 15, 2019
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Freeland to meet Lighthizer, Grassley in Washington to push for tariff removal

The Foreign Affairs Minister will lobby for lifting the controversial 25% duty on Canadian steel and 10% levy on aluminum


Huawei exec: Possible U.S. market curbs have little impact

China's first global tech brand has steadily expanded into new industry segments despite pressure from Washington


Liberals push Tories to show climate policy hand with climate change motion

The federal Liberals and NDP are competing for climate change credentials, while Scheer's Conservatives have yet to reveal their climate plan


FAA chief to face questions over Boeing’s 737 Max airliner

House Aviation subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen says the FAA has a credibility problem
 
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2019 Manufacturers’ Outlook Report: Opportunities & Challenges

A whitepaper, prepared by Syspro Canada, provides insights into how manufacturers are optimizing their business processes » Read more
 
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Connecting with young workers

Millennials and generation Z are changing the Canadian manufacturing labour force » Read more
 
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American Express buys restaurant reservation service Resy

The trend: The credit card industry has shifted its marketing tactics in the last several years. This is AmEx's third acquisition of dining industry platforms in less than two years. The appeal: While OpenTable has a bigger market share, online reservation startup Resy often works with more exclusive restaurants that are harder to get into » read more
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Aeroplan sale boosts Aimia’s first quarter profit to $1.05B as revenue stream thins

The trend: Companies are shifting away from mass media advertising and toward online methods. The appeal: The move toward "more direct, targeted, personalized marketing methods” bodes well for loyalty solutions companies like Aimia. Plus, bolt-on acquisitions offer a key path to profitability, says CEO » read more
 
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Climate change strategy offers Sheer a way to win election

How does a Liberal government that can’t campaign on its abysmal record go about gaining re-election? » read more

Training to fail: Negative expectations sabotage results

Focus on what the trainee does right, address what needs improving. » read more