Economy
Did Liberals create 60% more full-time jobs than Tories? Baloney!
Taking credit for short- and medium-term economic indicators that are actually beyond their control.
Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $50.7B in June
Economists had expected an increase of 0.1 per cent in June.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earned 3.2 per cent in first half of 2018
The gain increased the pension fund’s net assets to $193.9 billion as of June 30.
Trump tariffs having impact on the ground: Quebec finance minister
Concerned about a slowdown in private investment over uncertainty about ongoing access to the US market.
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Scheer going to India to ‘repair’ relationship after ‘disastrous’ Trudeau trip
Plans to meet with senior government officials, business leaders and civil society and faith leaders.
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Canada needs tax reform, not tinkering
A response is needed to US policies that have reduced personal and business-related taxes.
Chinese ambassador hopes to speed trade talks with Canada
Not much progress so far as China rejects Canadian progressive measures.
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Canada preparing retaliation if Trump implements auto tariff
Government will continue to support workers and the industry as in the past: Bains
Is the flow of asylum seekers at Canada-US border a ‘crisis’?
Canadian Press assesses the accuracy of Scheer’s contention. Verdict: full of baloney.
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PLANT launches 2019 Manufacturers’ Outlook survey
Be part of this important executive study of Canadian industry challenges and trends.
US productivity surges at 2.9% annualized growth rate in Q2
Economic growth indicator follows a much weaker 0.3% gain in the first quarter.
Canada continues diplomatic talks with Saudi, no resolution yet
Freeland still looking for more clarity from the Saudi government about the measures it is taking.
Trump’s tweets on Trudeau ‘childish and need to stop’: Connecticut governor
Says the president’s actions and words have damaged the US-Canadian relationship.
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Japan’s auto OEMs: Their rising influence in Canada’s industry
The Japanese brand is expanding its footprint amid changing trade conditions.
Trump’s Harley boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
Republicans forced to take a position on the sticky political issue in election where Trump allegiance has been a central focus.
