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Bank of Canada to create its own digital currency as a contingency: deputy
Central bank has been researching the economic and technological impacts of volatile digital currencies such as Bitcoin.
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Tesla Autopilot, distracted driver caused fatal crash: NTSB
Safety board recommends tech companies design smartphones and other electronic devices so they don’t operate if they are within a driver’s reach.
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Meeting back on with federal, BC governments: Wet’suwet’en chief
Nationwide rail and road blockades support Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose a natural gas pipeline project cutting across their territory.
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Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected
Windows licences and its Surface devices “are more negatively impacted than previously anticipated.”
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China slams US over ‘attack’ on its candidate to UN IP body
Showdown over the leadership of the World Intellectual Property Organization is the latest face-off between the two countries.
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Small manufacturers’ confidence edges up in February: CFIB
Following national trend but below the Canadian average, skills shortage still top constraint.
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Fake meat and a latte? Starbucks adds Beyond Meat in Canada
Restaurants have been rushing to add patties that mimic meat to their menus to try and boost sales
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Coronavirus poses tough challenge for economic policymakers
Over-reacting can cause panic, but responding too slowly or timidly risks deepening of the economic damage.
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Nordic is De Havilland’s first customer for Dash 8-400 bin extension
Danish aircraft lessor gets additional stowage volume in the aircraft’s cabin designed to accommodate roll-aboard bags, reducing the need for gate check service.
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Little used part of Constitution led to different carbon tax rulings: experts
Alberta Court of Appeal ruled 4-1 that the carbon tax is unconstitutional, finding the argument that climate change is a national concern strips power from the provinces.
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Feds say USMCA better than nothing, business says get on with it
C.D. Howe Institute said all three countries will be worse off under the new agreement, government says it amounts to a 0.25% gain in GDP.
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Pallister hints at possible carbon tax deal with federal government
Manitoba premier wants flat tax that doesn’t rise and credit for billions of dollars in debt taken on for the development of clean hydro electricity.
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Mondelez buys majority stake in Give & Go Prepared Foods
Toronto-based food company makes two-bite brownies, brands include Create-A-Treat, Mason St. Bakehouse and the Worthy Crumb Pastry.
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Canadian energy projects more difficult to get to completion: analysts
Canadian law agencies reluctance to provide enforcement for approved projects is among competitive disadvantages.
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Alberta government in court to stay judge’s order re: oil sands decision
Prosper Petroleum waiting 19 months for a decision on Rigel project, province given 10 days.
