Economy
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales rose 0.9 per cent in July
Growth came as sales in 11 of 21 industries climbed higher.
Net worth rising but higher debt stings Canadian consumers: analysis
Household debt has been identified as key vulnerability.
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Freeland to return to NAFTA talks in Washington this week
Intense discussions continue but stalling over dispute settlement mechanism.
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[RANT] Energy and trade: double trouble for Canada
The Trudeau government’s Keystone Cop management of the pipeline file does not inspire confidence in Canada’s energy sector.
Ontario premier heading to Washington for NAFTA briefing this week
Doug Ford says he plans to stress the need to protect Ontario workers in the steel, automotive, and agricultural sectors.
FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates benefits of tariffs to US
Too early to claim that his policies have catapulted the industry to new heights.
Ontario MP Leona Alleslev ditches Liberals, crosses floor to Tories
Feels her questions about the Liberal government’s handling of the economy and trade were largely ignored.
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Looking for right NAFTA deal despite looming deadline: Trudeau
Won’t be rushed into accepting a deal that’s not in Canada’s best interests.
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Growth rate of capital investment in Canada hits 40-year low: study
Productivity improving machinery, equipment and intellectual property investments are particularly weak.
Freeland briefs PM on NAFTA, not returning to Washington immediately
Lead negotiator Steve Verheul and David MacNaughton, Canada’s ambassador to the US, back in action on Sept. 14.
Feds focused on targeted measures over corporate tax cuts: sources
Bill Morneau consulting business, says he hadn’t ruled anything out.
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How the dairy lobby’s cash grab put Canada in Trump’s crosshairs
He may not have a sophisticated understanding of international trade, but he understands numbers and politics.
Couillard will go to court if NAFTA deal is unsatisfactory to Quebec farmers
Won’t accept an agreement that doesn’t meet the approval of dairy producers.
NS introduces bill implementing Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Includes provisions for binding dispute resolution and labour mobility enforcement.
