Economy
Alberta bill to reduce red tape hampering, business, economy
Part of a broader initiative to reduce duplication and unnecessary rules across government.
Legault to electrify Quebec’s economy, reduce oil consumption
Will require massive investments, which could come from the government’s Green Fund and increased infrastructure spending.
Spending growth slowest in 30 years under Ontario Tories: Watchdog
FAO says rising interest rates, high household debt, trade uncertainty could negatively impact government plans.
Trudeau credits immigration for Canada’s growing tech sector
Also cited the federal government’s investments in education and research as reasons for success.
Canada-US breakthrough on cheap foreign steel could end tariffs
US moving off quotas, officials are encouraged but any deal must still get by Trump.
Manufacturing sales up 2.1% in March: Statistics Canada
Sales were up in 12 of 21 industries, representing 56.4% of the sector.
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Kudlow’s admission about who pays tariffs contradicts Trump
Agrees on Fox News that it’s US businesses and US consumers who pay.
Companies bracing for China’s retaliation in tariffs dispute
China is running out of US imports for penalties due to their lopsided trade balance.
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Budget deficits can increase social inequality
Burden falls on the whole population, and low-income Canadians can least afford to contribute.
London hosts Manufacturing Matters conference
October 3rd 2019The London Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the London Region Manufacturing Council, present the Manufacturing Matters half-day conference (7:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.) for manufacturers and service providers. Learn valuable information from industry leaders, keynote speakers and peer-to-peer networking. The…
Auto sales down 3.5% in April as downward trend continues
14th consecutive month of sales declines when compared with the previous year.
Statistics Canada says economy contracted 0.1% in February [UPDATED]
Economists had expected no change in gross domestic product for February.
Nova Scotia wants to replicate Chinese trade success with Europe
Province aims to expand ties established through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
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Trump, AG Barr spread untruths on Mueller report
Associated Press fact-checks statements made by Trump’s team and finds many are misrepresented and not true.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales rose 0.8% in February
Sales were up in five of 11 subsectors.
