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May 16, 2019
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Transat A.T. Inc. announces exclusivity agreement with Air Canada for its acquisition

The deal is valued at approx. $520 million or $13.00 per share of Transat. Control of Transat A.T. Inc. will remain in Quebec.


Huawei hit by U.S. export controls, potential import ban

The ripple effects will be felt across the entire global telecommunications network since Huawei affiliates depend on U.S. content to function


Freeland leaves D.C. with no tariff deal, despite early optimism from U.S.

Close, but no cigar. That’s the sentiment conveyed by Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland after meeting with Trump trade czar Robert Lighthizer


China formally arrests two detained Canadians in case linked to Huawei

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been arrested for allegedly stealing state secrets, but no other details were given
 
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Conrad Black

Trump pardons Conrad Black for 2007 fraud conviction in U.S.

The crux: Former newspaper tycoon Conrad Black has received a full pardon from Donald Trump. The basis: The White House said Black “has made tremendous contributions to business, and to political and historical thought” » read more
China

China’s economic activity weakens amid tariff war

The gist: China’s factory output and consumer spending weakened in April. Analysts say: Damage from an escalating trade spat might spread beyond export-driven manufacturing industries » read more
 
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Self driving vehicle pulled over by curious police officer

In Providence, Rhode Island, officer pulled over the odd-looking autonomous vehicle because he had never seen one before. » read more

Trump issues order apparently aimed at China’s Huawei

Declares a national economic emergency that empowers the US government to ban the technology and services of "foreign adversaries." » read more

Quebec cattle farmers say Beyond Meat is not meat

Complaint to Canadian Food Inspection Agency claims marketing `plant-based meat' is misleading. » read more