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Trump proclamation exempts Canadian aluminum from tariffs

... but he reserves the right to reimpose the 10% levies on national security grounds if exports spike again


US election results could impact immigration to Canada

As government prepares to lay out targets, Canadians are feeling skittish about any planned increases


Another First Nation in Nova Scotia plans to start a self regulated lobster fishery

Chief Carol Dee Potter issued a statement Oct. 26 saying no one consulted her band before Sipekne'katik members launched an out-of-season fishery Sept. 17
 
 
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Industry 4.0 adoption: A breakdown of the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report

Join us online November 2, from 2-3 pm ET, as we discuss the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report. The report, based on a survey conducted over the summer and a roundtable of industry experts, delved into topics ranging from technology adoption and data management to investment strategies and leadership. » Read more
 

Level 1 and 2 autonomous truck sales to reach 1.1M units By 2040 in North America and Europe

OEMs will need to exhibit agile strategies to support AV technologies through alliances and acquisitions, says Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 

$10M in funding coming to BC researchers for improved grapevine and cannabis management

The announcement included $16 million in federal support to 10 new genomics research projects funded through Genome Canada » Read more
 

Nearly half of working Canadians in worse financial position due to COVID-19: survey

Facing high stress levels amidst global economic uncertainty, employees are seeking financial guidance » Read more
 
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How to prevent COVID-19 ‘superspreader’ events indoors this winter

We’ve learned much more about the novel coronavirus over the last few months, including that most spreading events occur indoors » read more

Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment

Without functioning ecosystems, there would be no clean air to breathe, safe water to drink or food to eat » read more

The risk of ‘peak oil demand’ for Canada’s Conservatives

If global demand for oil and gas rebounds and remains robust into the future, the CPC might not have a problem – but this future looks unlikely » read more
 
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Nearly half of Canadians considering leaving their current job

Annual Hays Salary Guide shows employer optimism countered by employee isolation, loneliness and decline in well-being » read more

BevCanna trial production runs of Keef, State B lines succeed

Next step for infused beverage expert is to move ahead quickly with commercialization plans » read more