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Sept 5, 2019
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Workplace Safety & Prevention (WSPS)

China says trade talks with U.S. to take place in October

The U.S. says China’s plans for government-led creation of global competitors in robotics violate China's market-opening commitments


Liberals tap economic adviser Dominic Barton as new ambassador to China

Question is: Can he persuade Beijing's communist leaders to release imprisoned Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor?


Trade tribunal investigating allegation of bias in search for third shipyard

But it's unclear how far the tribunal will be able to delve into the case after the federal Liberals recently restricted reviews on big-ticket government purchases


Survey: U.S. businesses added a solid 195,000 jobs in August

Hiring of at least 100,000 a month, on average, would be enough to keep the economy growing and avoid recession, even with the current tariffs in place, says analyst
 
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Employees

Money on the mind: survey finds Canadians worry about finances while on the job

Debt and other stressors related to personal finances has had an impact on workplace performance » Read more
 
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Toronto Global Forum tackles economic nationalism, trade disputes, and rapid technological advances

Toronto Global Forum 2019 takes place September 4-6. Plus, an interview with David McKay, president and CEO, RBC, at the 2018 forum » read more
 
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Microart Services completes aerospace AS9100D certification

Shows the Markham PCB assembler operates under a stringent quality management system. » read more

Walmart places $7.3M order for Electrovaya forklift battery systems

Will convert all the forklifts at two of its distribution centres to Mississauga manufacturer's drop-in lithium ion technology. » read more