

GM to Build Commercial EV in Ontario
General Motors is bringing production of its BrightDrop…

Siemens Canada to pay staff $3.4M in special Covid-19 payments
Employees to receive one-time payment of $1,550 by the end of the year

Manufacturing sales edged up 0.3% in October
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales in October were unchanged
First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to land next week
249,000 doses coming, everything hinges on Health Canada approval.

Second COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna almost 95% effective
But Canada is still months away from being able to distribute a vaccine as cases surpass 300,000.

Government contracts for US companies only: Biden
Buy American plan includes a specialized office within the White House to enforce and oversee measures.
Biden’s long to do list to include repairing damaged Canada-US ties
…but COVID-19 is his most pressing issue, something Canada can help with given his focus on following science.
Uncertain US election result: Canada faces political, economic instability
Too early to know what Canada would be facing for the next four years.
Think tank appears at UN Security Council to appeal for Korvig’s release
Canada pushes for release of Kovrig and Spavor who have limited access to Canadian consular officials.
Canada-China spat heats up over ambassador’s alleged threat
New friction arose when China’s ambassador Cong Peiwu branded pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong violent criminals.
Oil price stall, global uncertainty prompt caution from energy companies
Analyst says drawdowns are constructive, but the market remains reliant on drastic production cuts from OPEC+ to restore balance.
Watchdog to monitor how CRA handles COVID stressed taxpayers
Agency shifts back to tax-collection mode after months of focusing on doling out emergency aid.
Small business owners cautiously optimistic about the future: report
69% stating their business is better equipped to survive a second wave of the pandemic.
COVID-19 industry leadership honours: The recap
10 awards recognized everything from excellence in PPE production to tech that detects the corona virus.
Canada’s Kennedy to yesterday’s man: John Turner dead at 91
Former PM died peacefully in his sleep at home in Toronto on Sept. 18