Trade disruptions don’t dampen Morneau’s optimism about economy [UPDATED]

Shrugs off predictions the world could be headed for another recession. →

• January 17, 2019

  Brexit talks by UK’s May called a ‘stunt’ by opposition [UPDATED]

  Many lawmakers think a "soft Brexit" that kept Britain in the EU's single market or customs union is the only plan capable of winning a majority in Parliament. →

• January 17, 2019

  Petrochemical growth spurt expected despite rising desire for fewer plastics

  Canadian petrochemical expansions are dwarfed by the activity south of the border. →

• January 17, 2019

  Husky shares rise and MEG stock plunges after oilsands takeover offer withdrawn [UPDATED]

  The company cited production cuts for the oil industry mandated by the Alberta government. →

• January 17, 2019

  China says economy czar to visit Washington for trade talks

  Vice Premier Liu He, was invited by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. →

• January 17, 2019

  Consultation shows few support scrapping cap and trade: commissioner

  Government plan proposes to spur private investment in clean technologies, create performance standards for large emitters. →

• January 17, 2019

  BC chief says they didn’t give up rights for pipeline to be built [UPDATED]

  Contends agreements signed by pipeline builder Coastal GasLink are illegitimate. →

• January 16, 2019

  May wins no-confidence vote, but is still beset by Brexit

  Britain's PM is caught between the rock of her own negotiating red lines and the hard place of a Parliament that wants to force a radical change of course. →

Features

Losing weight: Plant-based fibres lighten composite panels

by BASF A new binder technology addresses the challenges. →

Energy audits: Are they worth the effort?

by John Nicholson Significant cost savings result from implementing recommendations.→

Tires in space: Goodyear to conduct silica testing in orbit

by PLANT STAFF Tire maker is harnessing microgravity conditions on the International Space Station.→

Business Intelligence

Engineering for efficiency: Keeping the water flowing

by RITTAL Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: How MetroVan performed a critical infrastructure upgrade while meeting environmental and economic obligations. When MetroVancouver wanted to create and install a complex pumping system, including pump drives, to perform efficiently while curtailing rising energy…→

White paper offers roadmap to adopting Industry 4.0

by Bosch Rexroth Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: Bosch Rexroth’s report, ‘A practical roadmap for the implementation of Industry 4.0’, argues that Industry 4.0 is an evolution not a revolution and includes practical suggestions for a three step approach, supporting the steady…→

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