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At 11th hour, U.S. abruptly reverses course, lifts tariffs on Canadian aluminum

The tariffs are being lifted retroactive to Sept. 1 because Canadian exports are expected to "normalize" over the remainder of the year, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said in a statement


Threat of fall federal election eases as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

There had been questions in the past few weeks about whether the throne speech would serve as the catalyst for a fall election


Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on schedule, budget after one year, CEO says

The project is advancing as expected despite challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic
 
 
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COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours are TOMORROW!

Join us Sept. 17 at 11 am to find out which of the 25 finalists, manufacturers that made a positive impact on Canada’s pandemic response, will take home top honours! Register while you still can! » Read more
 

Entrepreneurs feel optimistic amid COVID-19: survey

87% of business owners feel confident they can recuperate quickly when faced with setbacks: RBC Poll » Read more
 

Mckesson Canada prepares to support the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Pharmaceutical distributor commits to working with federal, provincial and territorial governments to ensure Canada is ready to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine » Read more
 
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What does it take to successfully onshore manufacturing?

Today, many manufacturers are reassessing the risks associated with offshoring. They are looking at strategies to localize production and reimagine their supply chain. This is an opportunity for the Canadian manufacturing industry to be self-reliant. But what does it really take? Join us for a virtual panel discussion with leading industry experts where we re-evaluate the benefits that have made offshoring the logical - and sometimes the only – option and look at the critical steps that are needed to strengthen manufacturing in Canada. Learn More Here
 
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10 tips for coping with wildfire smoke, from a public health expert

Coping with intense and prolonged wildfire smoke is difficult, both physically and mentally » read more

Construction plastics to register moderate to high growth as urbanization increases

Developing countries to advance market by 6.5% despite pandemic » read more

How Erin O’Toole’s strategy to win over union voters could work

There is no guarantee O’Toole’s embrace of economic nationalism will pay off at the ballot box » read more
 
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Manage your assets: Organize them with a governance mode

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Facebook to buy REI’s new headquarters near Seattle

Company opened its first office in 2010 with three engineers, now it employs more than 5,000 workers in dozens of locations » read more