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October 31, 2018
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WWF says global wildlife populations declined 60 per cent, demands action

The organization recommends stronger conservation and elimination of fossil fuel subsidies


Feds earmark $1.5B to help smaller businesses adapt to carbon pricing

SMEs won't be exempt from carbon pricing though, and some businesses are already preparing to be squeezed by higher prices


GM proposes U.S.-wide zero emissions vehicle sales mandate

The automaker wants quotas on EVs and a single U.S. mileage standard


Report: FBI conducting criminal investigation into Tesla

The FBI is investigating whether the company made production estimates that it knew would be impossible to meet. The company defended its forecasts
 
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EXPORT EDGE 
 

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » Read More

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » Read More

With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

While governments should not pick winners and losers in business, encouraging the strengths of a core industry is part of managing a strong economy » Read More
 
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Legally High

It is official: recreational marijuana is legal in Canada with effect from October 17. With that comes a patchwork of jurisdictional laws establishing where and how marijuana products will be sold and used by consumers. » read more
 
Editor's Picks 
 
Editor's Picks

Bedrock stress a factor in fracking-caused earthquakes: study [PLANT]

While the link between fracking and earthquakes is well-established, precisely how that link works remains mysterious. » read more
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General Fusion gets $43M for fusion energy demo plant [PLANT]

A B.C. cleantech innovator is powering fusion-based emission-free electricity. » read more
 
Last week’s big stories 
 

Federal carbon tax rebates will exceed the cost for most people affected

The PM says his new carbon tax rebate system puts a price on pollution without breaking the bank for families » read more

Dyson to build electric car in Singapore, aiming at China

The company best known for vacuum cleaners wants a foothold in the electric car industry » read more