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German officials agree plan to exit coal-fired power by 2038
Reviews will be carried out in 2026 and 2029 to determine whether an exit can happen three years before the final deadline.
Think tank says UAW deals increased automakers’ labour costs
Center for Automotive Research calculated GM and Ford will see total costs grow $8 per hour, Fiat Chrysler’s will rise by $11.
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Bombardier expects to fall short of guidance, reassessing Airbus deal
Expects consolidated revenue of about $15.8 billion, short of expected $16.5 billion to $17 billion.
Emphasis on US exports, trade secrets in China trade deal
Agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing, which is relying on massive government intervention in the economy.
Cannabis edibles on sale digitally via Ontario’s online store
Seventy new items tested by Health Canada can be purchased online.
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Magna International expects 2020 sales to be down from 2019
Auto parts company also says it has decided to conclude its self-driving technology partnership with Lyft.
Starbucks to open digital age pick up-focused spot in Toronto
Part of a trend in which companies are experimenting with take-out only locations.
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Job losses in manufacturing impact employment rates, wages
Statistics Canada study (2000 to 2015) offers some insight for men, but women require more research.
Teck Resources to pay $2M for SunMine solar project in BC
Amount matches the City of Kimberly’s debt associated with the ownership and operation of the facility on reclaimed Teck Sullivan Mine.
Supreme Court to hear BC case to halt Trans Mountain expansion
Key Constitutional question is whether BC’s authority to protect its own environment can include interfering in a federal project.
Manitoba premier Pallister plans to discuss carbon tax with Trudeau
Hoping for some flexibility, especially after poor Liberal election results on the Prairies last fall.
Resolute to produce cellulose filaments at Quebec paper mill
$27 million for a plant and $11 million to modernize equipment to produce high-grade SCA+ supercalendered paper.
Alberta promising to fix rules on aging energy wells
Policies addressing the life cycle of energy wells are expected by April.
Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock
World’s largest investment manager will cut out some coal producers from some of its portfolios.
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Would be Conservative leadership contenders grilled on their pasts
Application asks about a candidate’s history, including whether they’ve ever been accused of improper sexual behaviour.
