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IMF: Stung by virus, global economy will shrink 3% in 2020

The outlook for Canada calls for a contraction of 6.2% this year followed by growth of 4.2% in 2021


Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience’s portable COVID-19 test

Ontario has ordered nearly 1 million testing kits, while Alberta's contract is for 100,000 kits. Quebec has ordered 200,000
 
 
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Thousands of Vacuum Cups and Rollers Available Online

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ATS Automation addresses COVID-19 medical device shortage

The automation company is harnessing worldwide resources to expedite production of medical equipment » Read more
 

CKF launches face shields in support of fight against COVID-19

The face shields are made from recycled PET » Read more
 

Why Canada needs the United States to fight the coronavirus

The U.S. is the largest exporter and accounts for 90% of Canadian mask imports » Read more
 
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Salesforce

How to Navigate Work from Home

How do you keep everyone working together when we’re apart? A Salesforce leader shares the measures we’re taking right now to: 
• Create open communication channels
• Digitize processes to make work easier
• Use tools for seamless collaboration
• Make it easy to find information fast
• Take care of on-premises employees
Learn more about the tools and practices that keep everyone working together, wherever they might be.
 
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Why Canadians and Americans are buying guns during the coronavirus pandemic

While there are no official numbers, gun stores in Canada have reported increased sales since COVID-19 outbreak » read more

Why China is emerging as a leader in sustainable and organic agriculture

The total area of certified organic agriculture cultivation in the country increased more than five-fold between 2005 and 2018 » read more

ICU ventilators: what they are, how they work and why it’s hard to make more

While the race to design and manufacture much-needed ventilators continues, health workers on the front lines must make do with what they have » read more
 
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20% of small businesses too small to qualify for CEBA loan: CFIB

Smallest businesses with payrolls under $50,000 are not eligible for the support. » read more

Union ‘deeply troubled’ by lack of COVID-19 protection at meat plant

Demanding a two-week closure to assess safety and guaranteed full compensation for the plant's approximately 2,000 workers. » read more