Economy
Report casts doubt on value of protecting Chapter 19 in NAFTA trade talks
No help dealing with Trump’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum exports.
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Fix Ontario’s disastrous power strategy
Government put green agenda ahead of Ontarians by subsidizing wind and solar power.
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New trade deal increases American sway over Canada
The USMCA first promotes the economic and trade interests of the US within North America.
Scheer on revamped NAFTA deal: ‘I would have signed a better one’
Accused the Liberals of gaining no new ground and making concessions in the auto, dairy and pharmaceutical sectors.
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USMCA: An agreement between friends?
Even with an agreement, a protectionist White House means more trouble to come.
Liberals told to build new benefits for ill, unemployed workers
Program would also help jobseekers who exhaust regular EI benefits and heading towards welfare.
IMF downgrades outlook for world economy to 3.7% growth
Predicts that US growth will slow to 2.5% next year as the effect of recent tax cuts wears off.
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Alibaba founder says US China trade war could last 20 years
Jack Ma is one of China’s most prominent and outspoken business leaders.
US auto sales fell by 4% in the third quarter
Industry officials blamed the recent weakness partly on hurricanes.
Supply managed farmers to get compensation as a result of continental trade deal
Trudeau said conversations with the industry are already underway to determine what fair compensation will look like.
Businesses question CAQ plan to cut immigration amid Quebec labour shortage
The target number would mean a 24% drop from the roughly 52,400 immigrants Quebec accepted last year.
Key takeaways from the USMCA deal and an AP fact check
USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Manufacturers relieved, dairy farmers angry in wake of NAFTA replacement deal
One of the biggest wins is the deal the exempts a percentage of eligible auto exports from tariffs: president of Global Automakers of Canada.
Canadian dairy farmers’ group pans new trade pact with US, Mexico
Group says greater market access and elimination of competitive dairy classes will shrink the Canadian industry.
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Good-bye NAFTA, hello USMCA: Canada inks new trade deal with US, Mexico
More access to dairy but Canada saves dispute provision, accommodation reached on Section 232 tariffs.
