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March 25, 2019

Tariffs raise ‘serious questions’ about NAFTA after DC meeting: Freeland

Wants them removed before the countries move forward with the approval of the USMCA. →

March 25, 2019
B.C. brings in tax credit to help spur liquefied natural gas investment
The Green party said the government's actions are hypocritical because they stray from its CleanBC plan to reduce carbon pollution. →
March 25, 2019
Democrats ask for Mueller files; GOP exclaims ‘Move on’
Trump said the release of Mueller's full report "wouldn't bother me at all." →

March 25, 2019
Mueller’s obstruction punt left question in Barr’s hands
It's a decision that's puzzled some former U.S. Justice Department officials. →
March 25, 2019
SNC-Lavalin backtracks on CEO’s comments on potential job losses
Now it says an agreement to avoid criminal prosecution would be the best way to protect nearly 9,000 jobs. →
March 25, 2019
Billionaire couple donates $100M to U of T for innovation complex
Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz will help build a new innovation complex. →
March 25, 2019
Morneau unveils principles for Indigenous stake in Trans Mountain pipeline
Spirit of reconciliation, and if the resulting entity works to the benefit of all Canadians, and on a commercial basis. →
March 25, 2019
Trudeau, Wilson-Raybould have ‘cordial’ conversation about ‘next steps’
She and Jane Philpott to remain in the Liberal caucus despite criticism of government's handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair. →

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March 25, 2019
Canadian oilfield services firms earn more from US operations
Trend is expected to continue as energy spending weakness in Canada is balanced against steady US activity. →
March 25, 2019
North Maine utility sold from one Canadian company to another
Utility serves 159,000 customers in the northern part of the state. →
March 21, 2019
Pot sector players welcome edibles tax change, but unhappy medical tax remains
For the next generation of cannabis products, such as edibles, Ottawa has proposed an excise duty of one cent per milligram of total THC. →

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Fusion Energy: Paving the way for commercialization

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Tracking asset status: How to improve inspection data

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by Carolyn Powell, Director International Business Development, Invest Buffalo Niagara Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: Invest Buffalo Niagara offers help to companies taking the leap to establish a US location. Canadian companies expanding to the US had another successful year in 2018 with Invest Buffalo Niagara (InBN) helping to…→

From farm to fork: Digitalizing your food and beverage operation

by Mike Hutson Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: It provides a competitive edge while ensuring your traceability plan is recall-ready. Tracking the movement of food and ingredients has always been a time-consuming task for food manufacturers, and it’s become increasingly difficult as…→

Prevent VFD-induced damage in electric motors

by William Schrottky Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: eMotors Direct suggests two methods to avoid bearing failure Electric motors fitted with variable frequency drives (VFD) are at risk of bearing damage due to a build-up of current in the rotor that discharges…→