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Ontario records 78 new COVID-19 cases, though Toronto not included

Ontario's total case count is now 40,367, with 36,689 marked as resolved and 2,787 deaths


WE Charity registers as lobbyist, lays off staff, looking to sell real estate

WE Charity said its financial position has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and "recent events"


Budget watchdog says COVID-19 wage subsidy might cost less than predicted

More than 285,000 employers have been approved for the subsidy as of Aug. 9
 
 
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Responding to COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours

Thank you to everyone who applied or nominated firms for our COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours! Award finalists and winners will be chosen from over 40 manufacturers who have made an impact on the pandemic by producing PPE, sanitizers, ventilators and other impactful products and services. Register today to watch the awards ceremony, along with a special welcome message, keynote and more! » Read more
 

Trump’s tariff on Canadian aluminum — what does it mean?

As of Aug. 16, there will be a 10% tariff on raw aluminum from Canada. CM asked a legal expert for context » Read more
 

Automotive applications to spur demand for surface treatment chemicals by 2026

Products that meet long-term regulatory requirements and reduce application costs are expected to witness solid growth, finds Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 

OHS Canada: A tale of 2 pandemics

COVID-19 is impacting women disproportionately more than men » Read more
 
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WE Charity’s international development efforts offered quick fixes, not real impact

Much of the debate surrounding WE in international development circles also centres on whether it is a charity or an international development organization » read more

There is no evidence that compensating plasma donors affects the safety of plasma products

Instead of returning to “normal” after COVID-19, Canada should adopt a health-care system that focuses on prevention and the social determinants of health » read more

The next invasion of insect pests will be discovered via social media

People of all ages are taking to social media to connect with other naturalists » read more
 
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Bombardier the poster child of pork barrel cronyism

Instead of picking winners and losers, governments should step back and let markets work » read more

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