The economics of pandemics

Jan 27, 2020

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How a coronavirus epidemic in China could ripple through the global economy

Fear and confusion lead to abrupt changes in behaviour, decreased economic activity and a ripple effect across sectors that threatens everything from productivity to consumer prices » read more

Deputy prime minister asks Opposition not to delay USMCA deal

Freeland's letter is an effort to build on common ground as the Liberals deal with their minority government status » read more

Mega Bloks closing Montreal factory, triggering 580 layoffs

Production of the interlocking plastic bricks for children will be outsourced to facilities in Mexico and China » read more

Conservative leadership campaign adds Ontario MP Erin O’Toole

He and Peter MacKay are now likely front-runners in the race to replace Andrew Scheer » read more

Alberta open to extending Feb. 28 deadline for high tech panel report

Premier Jason Kenney's government is trying to figure out how to leverage Alberta's small but burgeoning tech sector » read more

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U.S. confirms fabricated steel from Canada dumped, but not subsidized

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Democrats demand Bolton testify at Trump’s impeachment trial

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Encana completes corporate restructuring to Ovintiv, shift to U.S.

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Milk products recalled in Ontario, Quebec due to sanitizer contamination

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GM to invest US$2.2B in Detroit to build electric vehicles

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Houston mayor, others help residents after deadly blast

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