Economy
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SMEs say trade is key to economic growth: FedEx survey
But 48% of respondents say variations in fees and tariffs have been a major challenge.
Green groups want feds to admit true costs of climate change
Green budget suggests the next federal budget invest in a number of energy efficiency upgrades.
US House Democrat Neal talks new NAFTA with Liberals
Democrats are pushing to fortify enforcement mechanisms for labour standards and environmental protections.
Trade deficit narrowed to $978M in September: Statistics Canada
Broad-based weakness across the major export categories, a similar story for imports.
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Pork, beef exports to China to resume after five-month suspension
China still bans the import of Canadian canola seed, alleging contamination; that dispute has gone to the WTO.
US House ways and means chair talks new NAFTA with Liberals in Ottawa
Richard Neal will be key to bringing ratification of the new USMCA to the floor of Congress for final legal approval.
Why Trump tariffs haven’t revitalized American steelmakers
Raised costs for steel users and has done little to blunt China’s dominance of global steel production.
US woos Asia with plan to rival China’s ‘Belt and Road’
Blue Dot Network will include countries committed to sustainable infrastructure development.
Most ASEAN leaders no shows in meeting with Trump’s proxy
O’Brien read a letter from Trump, who invited ASEAN leaders to a “special summit” in the US early next year.
Saskatchewan NDP leader promises buy local preference
Meili commits to a Saskatchewan-first procurement policy for infrastructure at party convention.
Statistics Canada reports economy grew 0.1% in August
14 out of 20 industrial sectors posted gains.
Ontario argues carbon tax stickers help ‘further’ free expression
Canadian Civil Liberties Association is challenging the law, saying it violates free speech provisions.
China accuses US of ‘economic bullying’ over equipment ban
Agency is also exploring the impact of requiring companies to rip out their current Huawei and ZTE equipment.
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Business warns of election omission: an economic game plan
Wants government to build blueprints on how best to boost growth and to ensure Canadian competitiveness.
Alberta to reduce spending 3%, but no cuts to health, education
Aims to balance the books in four years and reorient Alberta’s economy long after that.
