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Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed: UN
Drastic changes needed to agricultural practices, human consumption habits and forestry management.
CannTrust’s auditor no longer endorses 2018 financial statement
RCMP is investigating issues around unlicensed growing at CannTrust’s greenhouse.
Hydro One Q2 profit plunges 23% as electricity revenue falls, costs rise
Attributes decline to higher weather-related costs for vegetation control and storm-related power restoration.
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MacNaughton, ambassador to US, to leave post end of summer
Returning to the private sector in Toronto, to be replaced on an acting basis by his deputy Kirsten Hillman.
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Clean technology innovator CarbonCure partners with Linde
CO2 utilizing concrete technology will be introduced to 25 countries, with initial efforts focused on Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Singapore.
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Hexagon picks GTA for manufacturing intelligence division HQ
New facility will showcase Hexagon product lines and provide an engaging environment for employees.
Premier Kenney says results of panel on Alberta finances coming in September
Kenney says he expects the panel will report that Alberta’s economy is spiralling down.
Trump administration to seek Britain trade deal after Brexit
US remains committed to respecting whatever Britain’s final decision on Brexit is and is eager to conclude a trade deal.
Enbridge says gap opens beneath Great Lakes oil pipeline
Canadian company said the opening between the pipe and the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac poses “no safety or integrity risk.”
Feds advised to focus on the majority to counter populism
Advised to “build social solidarity” by avoiding pitting the interests of one group against another in public communications.
China imports from US fall 19% in July amid trade war
Exports to the US declined 6.5% to US$38.8 billion, China’s global trade surplus widened by 60% over a year ago to $45.1 billion.
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New Michael Moore backed doc questions alternative energy
Examines false promises of the environmental movement and why we’re still “addicted” to fossil fuels.
China trade war escalation threatens US economy with recession
Uncertainty leads companies to postpone plans to invest, expand and hire, trends that can trigger a severe economic downturn.
Magna’s Q2 profit falls 28% as sales revenue and volumes decline
Auto parts maker cites lower operating margins and higher expense items.
UN climate change report sees hungry future that can be avoided
Degraded land is making food more expensive, scarcer and even less nutritious.
