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Dec 17, 2019
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Liberals’ fiscal update shows billions more in deficits but steady economy

The current projection of $28.1 billion is already $700 million higher than next year's deficit expected budget of $27.4 billion


‘You can call anything a national concern’: Alberta questions federal carbon tax

Alberta is the latest province to challenge the tax. Ontario and Saskatchewan are appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada


Canfor says privatization deal called off after failing to win support

A special meeting of Canfor shareholders scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled


Ontario cancels Hamilton light rail project in what mayor calls a ‘betrayal’

Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney says project costs – initially estimated to be $1 billion in 2014 – have increased to $5.5 billion
 
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EDITOR’S PICKS 
 

Boeing gets FAA message, will halt Max production in January

The Max is Boeing's most important jet, but it has been grounded since March after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people » Read more
 

U.K.’s Johnson seeks to rule out Brexit delay beyond 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will insert a clause in its Withdrawal Agreement Bill to rule out extending trade negotiations with the EU beyond 2020 » Read more
 

Green economy think tank gives thumbs up to tree planting promise

A few recent studies have shown benefits to starting a global effort to plant new trees, a plan backed by climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg » Read more
 

Mexico reaffirms rejection of U.S. labour inspectors

USMCA is still intact, but Mexico would not accept a proposal for U.S. representatives who would inspect labour conditions in Mexican plants » Read more
 
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NDP wants regular reviews of USMCA

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Diverts 98% of its solid waste from the Guelph, Ont. brewery. » read more