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The GM International Operations and GM China Headquarters in Shanghai, which are adjacent to the ATC, were awarded LEED Gold Certification in December 2010. ©General Motors Co.

GM China ATC receives LEED silver certification

LEED certification recognizes facilities that reduce or eliminate impact on the environment.

"To find and compete in new markets will require a concerted, multi-year effort by workers, firms and governments," he says.

Carney leaving Bank of Canada with country in a stronger position

But, he says Canada is less well-oriented to the sources of global growth; must focus on exports, business investment.

Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB

SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.

[EDITORIAL] Alberta’s oil sands and Al Gore’s reckless spewing

His efforts would be best applied to the dirty business going on in his own backyard.

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RDC funding to support Newfoundland, Labrador business-led projects

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United Technologies CEO optimistic about economy, airline industry

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