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December 4, 2018
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Canada’s employers boost salaries to attract new talent

But the Hays annual salary survey shows pay for existing staff lags


Ottawa needs to listen harder to scientists about climate change: letter

No time for transitional economies, action needed within the next few years.


Alberta orders 8.7% oil production cut to help deal with low prices

Low prices raising concerns the oilpatch will have to find savings elsewhere by slashing capital spending or jobs.


A look at what happened at the G20 summit in Argentina

Trump dug in his heels on climate change and language referencing protectionism.


US-China trade cease fire does little to narrow differences

Only postponing US tariff hikes on Chinese goods for 90 days while the two sides negotiate.
 
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Need to Know 
 

Average family to pay $400 more for groceries next year: report

Food prices will rise between 1.5% to 3.5% next year; vegetables will see the biggest price jumps – between 4% and 6%. » Read more

Car quotas and labour rights: Two key changes to USMCA

Canada will be able to export up to 2.6 million passenger vehicles into the US tariff-free. » Read more

Planet Earth working on 3 Mars landers to follow InSight

A European-Russian robot, a Chinese craft, and an orbiter from the United Arab Emirates are due to explore the red planet. » Read more

GM’s new technologies push expected to boost car sharing

Peer-to-peer platform allows GM customers to rent out their vehicles, offsetting some ownership costs. » Read more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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LAPP’s Modular Connectors Adapt to Your Factory

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Washington to pay respects, bid farewell to George H.W. Bush

The former U.S. president and World War II veteran passed away over the weekend. He was 94 » Read more

Ontario moving ahead with legal challenge of planned federal carbon tax

The Tory election platform budgeted $30-million for a carbon tax court challenge » Read more

Ghosn’s legal woes highlight governance failings in Japan

After the high profile arrest of Nissan's chairman, questions are being raised about corporate culture and a lack of oversight in Japan, which could be leading to bad behaviour among executives » Read more

GMC Sierra is Canada’s Truck King

The Canadian Truck King Challenge, which celebrated its 12th anniversary this year, provides the unique opportunity to evaluate trucks in real-world use » Read more
 
Events 
 
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A3 Business Forum

January 14 - January 16, 2019
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Metalworking Manufacturing & Production Expo

April 03, 2019
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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Plast-Ex 2019

June 04 - June 06, 2019
Location: Toronto
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