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July 5, 2019
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Trudeau announces $1.3B for Montreal metro extension as election looms

The goal is for construction to begin in 2021 and be completed by 2026


BMW CEO to step down in wake of disappointing earnings

BMW is facing pressure from high costs to develop electric vehicles, investments in autonomous vehicles and a tariff squeeze related to the U.S.-China trade tiff


Cascades acquires Orchids Paper Products assets

The Canadian manufacturer of packaging and tissue products is offering US$207 million to seal the deal


Canada sees slight jobs decline as wages accelerate, unemployment rate stays low

The factory sector shed 32,800 jobs in June with the bulk of the losses in manufacturing
 
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