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Economy
August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023
Biden’s approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP NORC poll shows
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Business Operations Production Sustainability
August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023
Ford announces $1.2B EV battery material plant with funding from Quebec, feds
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Economy
August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, one year on: ‘It’s restoring the American dream’
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Economy Industry
August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales down 1.7 per cent in June
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Economy
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
Economists expect rise in inflation as price growth fight enters new phase
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Innovation & Technology Sustainability
August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023
Energy Department announces largest ever investment in ‘carbon removal’
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Business Operations Leadership
August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Minister launches review of B.C. port strike case to uncover ‘structural issues’
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People and Skills
August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern
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Production Sustainability
August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023
Biden claims his econ policies are reviving manufacturing, making his case at a wind farm plant
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Economy
August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023
Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.5% in July as job creation lags population growth
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Economy
August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023
Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth
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Sustainability
August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
EV rebates suggest uptake in battery powered cars soared in spring
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Innovation & Technology Production Sustainability
August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
US proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032
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Economy People and Skills
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
Breakthrough in B.C. port dispute as new tentative deal is reached
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Economy
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
US economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April June quarter despite Fed hikes
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Health & Safety Innovation & Technology
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023
Congress urged to revive long stalled debate about regulating self driving vehicles
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Economy
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023
A ‘rolling recession’ or a ‘richcession’ might spare the US economy from a full scale downturn
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Economy
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023
European Central Bank hikes interest rates for ninth time to combat inflation
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Industry People and Skills
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
Certificates and wallet cards launched by Skilled Trades Ontario
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Economy
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline
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Economy
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn’t backed off rate hikes. Here’s why
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Business Operations Economy
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
China urges Japan not to disrupt chip industry after technology curbs take effect
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Business Operations
July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023
Biden pushes a strong role for unions in tech jobs, even as potential strikes are on the horizon
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Business Operations People and Skills
July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
B.C. port union to recommend settlement agreement to its members
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Economy
July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.2% to $66 billion in May
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Economy
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8% in June even as grocery prices remain high
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Economy
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
China’s economy misses growth forecasts, raising the odds of more support for its tepid recovery
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Industry Sustainability
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Biden making $20 billion available from ‘green bank’ for clean energy projects
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Business Operations Production
July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
Chip maker Foxconn exits a semiconductor joint venture with Indian mining company Vedanta
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Economy
July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 1.2% at $72.9 billion in May
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Health & Safety
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
EPA sets stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators, air conditioners
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Economy People and Skills
July 10, 2023