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Alberta premier fed up with federal government for inaction on oil and gas
Notley said partisanship should have nothing to do with support for the resource sector.
Agency to investigate possible freight rail problems in Vancouver
The Forests Products Association of Canada said rail delays last year cost the forest sector over $500 million.
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Trade war delaying Chinese automaker’s US plans
GAC Motor’s president spoke about the company’s plans at the Detroit auto show.
Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plant
The announcement was made at the Detroit auto show.
Union president says Ford to fight for workers at GM plant slated for closure
Ontario’s premier will sit down with GM executives Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting since the company announced the Oshawa plant closure in November.
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Airbus open to a fighter plane assembly plant in Quebec ahead of federal bids
Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Saab are all in the running alongside Airbus for the federal contract.
[VIDEO] Legalization sparks boom in marijuana research
Canopy Growth is conducting millions of dollars worth of research related to treating anxiety, insomnia and pain.
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NA Toyota executive: Tariffs will raise costs, drive up prices
Manufacturing will present the biggest challenge for Chris Reynolds, who must navigate uncertain US trade policies.
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Premier Ford to meet with GM, other automakers and Unifor in Detroit
Will discuss opportunities to support workers who will be out of a job when the Oshawa plant closes.
ANALYSIS: Political pressure leaves little room for resolving US shutdown
Each side digs in deeper after a White House meeting between Trump and Democratic leaders ends abruptly.
Trudeau touts controversial pipeline project in speech to supporters in BC
The PM was heckled by Indigenous protestors over arrests at a pipeline blockade in northwestern BC.
US apparel firm cuts off Chinese factory in internment camp
Chinese government has started forcing some detainees to work in manufacturing and food industries.
Ford to shake up European business, cut jobs [UPDATED]
Reductions would be achieved as far as possible through voluntary departures.
US, China leave next steps for trade talks unclear
No progress on US insistence on “structural changes” in areas such as Chinese technology policy, market access, IP protection.
Closure of RPM could raise vinyl prices, affect titles: retailers
Instantly put a halt to vinyl shipments for many smaller music shops.
